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Jane Roos is deeply passionate about ensuring Canadian athletes have the resources they need to succeed on the world stage.Before founding CAN Fund, Jane was a promising track athlete whose career was cut short by a devastating car accident at the age of 19. This life-changing event inspired her to help other Canadian athletes who face challenges, not only with their training but also with the financial burden that comes with competing at the highest levels.Jane's achievements extend beyond her work with CAN Fund. She's been honored with the Live Olympic Award, an international recognition given to only 20 people, and has been named one of the most influential women in sport by CAAWS, now called Canadian women and sport. The Globe & Mail also selected her as one of the Most Influential People in Sport, and she received the Leadership in Sports Award at the 36th Canadian Sports Awards.Under Jane's leadership, CAN Fund has raised over $40 million and has directly supported 80% of Canadian athletes who have competed at the Olympic and Paralympic Games from Athens 2004 to Paris 2024. For over 20 years CAN Fund has been providing crucial financial support to the best athletic talent in Canada, helping them cover costs for training, coaching, nutrition, equipment, travel and basic living expenses. CAN Fund is a charity that offers 2 applications a year to which summer, winter, able-bodied and para athletes representing Canada on the world stage can apply.Links:CAN Fund: https://canadianathletesnow.ca/---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Jessica Platt is a retired professional ice hockey player and an advocate for transgender rights. She played for the Toronto Furies in the Canadian Women's Hockey League (CWHL) and was the first transgender woman to play in the league.---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Harrison Browne is the first transgender athlete in professional hockey. He was part of the National Women's Hockey League and played for the Metropolitan Riveters and the Buffalo Beauts (winning a championship with both teams). He helped form the first-ever transgender policy in professional sports to aid both transmen and transwomen in their participation. He is the appointed inclusion leader for the NWHL advisory board and special ambassador for the National Hockey League's Hockey Is for Everyone initiative. Harrison has been featured in the New York Times, GQ Magazine, Players' Tribune, The Olympic Channel, VICE News, ESPN and many more news outlets. He continues to participate in talks and panels throughout North America and internationally.Rachel Browne is an award-winning investigative journalist and documentary producer whose work appears in VICE News, POLITICO, Global News, Maclean's magazine, Discovery+, and elsewhere.Links:Let Us Play Book: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/let-us-play-winning-the-battle-for-gender-diverse-athletes/9780807045343.html?searchType=products&searchTerm=let%20them%20play%3A%20winning%20the%20battleCCES Transgender Women Athletes and Elite Sport: A Scientific Review: https://cces.ca/transgender-women-athletes-and-elite-sport-scientific-reviewCanadian Women & Sport: https://womenandsport.ca/resources/research-insights/trans-inclusion-in-sport/Fair Play book: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/fair-play-how-sports-shape-the-gender-debates/72cca83e-72d6-387e-a3b8-f1819d1070d2.html?searchType=products&searchTerm=fair%20play%20katie%20barnesYou Can Play: https://www.youcanplay.org/Sport Inclusion Task Force resources: https://sportinclusion.ca/resources/---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Kristine Deacon is a swim coach and the team manager for athletics Canada. ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Mia Kohout is the CEO of Vancouver bike share.Vancouver Bike Share Inc (Mobi by Rogers) is a public bike sharing service based in Vancouver, British Columbia. It is perfect for commuting, running errands, visiting friends, or exploring the city. Serving Vancouver with 2,000 classic bikes and 600 ebikes at 250+ stations, our bike share system has become an essential part of our transportation network.Articles:Vancouver Bike Share: https://www.mobibikes.ca/Shared Micromobility 2023 NACTO Report: https://nacto.org/topic/shared-micromobility/---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Who will become Canada's next Prime Minister and who will form government will be decided on April 28th 2025. This episode explores all the sport, physical activity and recreation promises by the five largest political parties in Canada.Links:Green Party of Canada: https://cdn.greenparty.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/GP_Platform_English_Draft.pdfBloc Québécois: https://www.blocquebecois.org/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/blocqcplateforme-2025web.pdf Liberal: https://liberal.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/2025/04/Canada-Strong.pdf Conservative: https://canada-first-for-a-change.s3.us-west-2.amazonaws.com/20250418_CPCPlatform_8-5x11_EN_R1-pages.pdf NDP: https://www.ndp.ca/campaign-commitments ---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Neil Saravanamuttoo is the director of CitySHAPES. He was previously the chief economist of the G20's Global Infrastructure Hub and an executive in the Department of Finance Canada.CitySHAPES is working to make cities better by sparking and implementing the change they need to become healthier, greener, and more vibrant cities where everyone can thrive. They do this by working with partners in leading groundbreaking policy, advocacy, and community engagement work on key challenges faced by Canadian municipalities.Links:CitySHAPES: https://cityshapes.ca/BOOK Happy City by Charles Montgomery: https://happycities.com/the-bookBOOK The Miracle Pill by Peter Walker: https://www.indigo.ca/en-ca/the-miracle-pill/66a39acb-a0e9-333d-897d-f212ffcdcb70.htmlBOOK Broken City by Patrick M. Condon: https://www.ubcpress.ca/broken-cityBOOK Building the Cycling City by Melissa and Chris Bruntlett: https://urbancyclinginstitute.org/building-the-cycling-city-the-dutch-blueprint-for-urban-vitality/ARTICLE Suburban expansion costs increase to $465 per person per year in Ottawa: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/ottawa/urban-expansion-costs-menard-memo-1.6193429ARTICLE When Mothers are Active so are their Children: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2014/03/140324090408.htmARTICLE The economic burden of physical inactivity: a global analysis of major non-communicable diseases: https://www.thelancet.com/journals/lancet/article/PIIS0140-6736(16)30383-X/abstract#au40ARTICLE The Price of Inactivity: Measuring the Powerful Impact of Sport, Physical Activity, and Recreation in Canada: https://measuring-impact.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/CFLRI-CPRA_Price-Inactivity-Full-Report-EN-FINAL.pdfARTICLE Impact of minimum parking requirements for multi-family residential buildings on housing affordability and sustainability: https://assets.cmhc-schl.gc.ca/sf/project/archive/housing_organizations4/impact-of-parking-requirements-on-housing-affordability_final-report.pdf---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Lucien Boyer is the Co-Founder of Global Sports Week, and the Founding & Managing Partner of Inspiring Sport Capital.Paniz Yousefi is a Young Sport Maker, IOC Young Leader 2019-2021 and the Founder of Parallel Play.Chloé Morard is a Young Sport Maker and Figure Skating Deputy Manager for Milano Cortina 2026.Links: Parallel Play: https://parallelplay.se/Global Sports Week: https://gsw.world/en/---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠⁠ Linktree: ⁠⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠⁠Linkedin: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: ⁠https://substack.com/@sportssocimpact⁠Visit our website at ⁠https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/⁠

Chris Jenkins is the President of Commonwealth Sport.Commonwealth Sport is the public brand name of the Commonwealth Games Federation. Commonwealth Sport is the organisation responsible for the direction and control of the Commonwealth Games and Commonwealth Youth Games, and for delivering on the vision of the Commonwealth Sports Movement: Our Commonwealth, united through sport.LinksCommonwealth Sport: https://www.commonwealthsport.com/---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Follow us on Substack: https://substack.com/@sportssocimpactVisit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Nasser Al-Khori is the executive director of Generation amazing foundation.Generation amazing foundation operates in alignment with the United Nations' Sustainable Development Goals and the Qatar National Vision 2030. They are passionate about empowering young leaders in Qatar, across the region, and the world to transform their communities through football. In partnership with others, they have created sustainable programmes designed to generate thrilling social development opportunities long after the final ball was kicked in 2022.Links:Generation Amazing Foundation: https://www.generationamazing.qa/---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠ Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Meghan Tabor is an experienced leader in marketing and destination management, with over a decade dedicated to advancing tourism and community development. As the Executive Director at Tourism Revelstoke, Meghan leads strategic initiatives and builds impactful partnerships to strengthen tourism's role in community enhancement.In addition, she shares her industry expertise as a part-time business professor at Okanagan College, teaching courses in tourism and destination management. In her free time, she enjoys exploring through skiing, snowmobiling, and mountain biking.Tourism Revelstoke is a non-profit organization contracted by the City of Revelstoke to execute the 5-year Strategic Business Plan for the use of Municipal and Regional District Tax (MRDT).Links:Tourism Revelstoke: https://www.destinationrevelstoke.com/who-we-areRevelstoke Mountain Resort: https://www.revelstokemountainresort.com/mountain/mountain-stats/Protect Our Winters Outdoor Recreation Economic Report: https://www.protectourwinters.ca/economicreport---- Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award.Send us an email at⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠ Linktree:⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠Linkedin:⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact) Visit our website athttps://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Rob Kerr is a Sport Media Broadcaster. Dr. David Legg is a Professor of Sport Management at Mount Royal University. Dr. Robert Steadward is the founding President of the International Paralympic Committee. Listen to the We've Solved Nothing Podcast: https://sportcalgary.ca/news-releases/2023/we-solved-nothing-returns ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Welcome back to the Sports for Social Impact podcast! This is our season 5 opener with reflections and key takeaways from the past four years of the podcast. This episode is available as an article on our website: https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/post/reflections-to-start-off-2025 ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Movie Club returns to look at the 2024 biopic "The Fire Inside," which tells the story of Olympic boxer Claressa Shields and her journey to winning her first Olympic gold medal at London 2012. The movie also goes beyond her first victory to show what happens when the Games are over--and unfortunately, Claressa is one of the many Olympic athletes who do not see a financial windfall after the Games.   Also on the show: News from Paris 2024 (how about those finances?!) News from Milan-Cortina 2026 (ticket lottery is coming up, and Plan B is coming together) News from TKFLASTAN   VOTE FOR US! We're nominated for a Sports Podcast Award, but we need your vote to get to the top of the podium. Vote here by Jan. 13! https://tinyurl.com/flamealiveaward   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive!   *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348            

A 2-2 Premier League draw at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium means Wolves are unbeaten in their three games under new head coach Vitor Pereira. Hear from the gaffer on today's podcast, as well as goalscorers Hee-chan Hwang and Jorgen Strand Larsen following the result against Spurs. Wolves Express has been nominated for a 2025 Sports Podcast Award! Help to add more silverware to the Molineux trophy cabinet by casting your free vote here: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-football-podcast/# Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Julia Shaw is the founder of Manta Sail Training Centre.  Founded in 2008, MANTA Sail Training Centre is the first and only social ocean enterprise in Vietnam which aims to promote human and environmental health via watersports. MANTA's watersports-trained fishermen teach watersport to guests, in turn guests support sustainable development goals and alternative livelihood for fishermen. Links: MANTA: https://mantasailing.org/about/ Enabling an Ocean of Life Long Learning (VIDEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bgvRSTMLzHg We the children! MANTA Global Goals (VIDEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QJAe2eLVKec A case study about the programme and SDGs (VIDEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xTFKOvDff1U Sport for Climate Action Collective Impact Award supported by Swedish Postcode Foundation (VIDEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rpbES33MpuU MANTA outline: helping deliver UN global goals (2020) (VIDEO): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7r8ZMwko0lo WWF Overfishing: https://www.worldwildlife.org/threats/overfishing Atlantic Cod Collapse: https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/cod-return-1.5992916 Beyond the Surface: https://www.beyondthesurfaceinternational.org Coast2Coast Movement: https://www.coast2coastmovement.com ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking on Day 3 of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings about the official announcement of the Juan Soto signing and everything that will come next for the Mets. SNY Mets Reporter Steve Gelbs joins the show from the meetings in Dallas to deliver insight on the Juan Soto deal, plus thoughts on starting pitching targets, where things stand with Pete Alonso, the chemistry in the Mets clubhouse, and the role that ownership has played in recruiting players to the organization. Later, Connor and Joe go Down on the Farm to examine the level of prospects needed to make a deal for a pitcher like Garrett Crochet, react to comments about the Mets' spending strategy from agent Scott Boras, and answer live Mailbag questions about Wilmer Flores, bullpen options, the Rule 5 Draft, and free agent ideas for DH in 2025. Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, welcome to SNY'S Steve Gelbs from the Winter Meetings01:00 More thoughts on Juan Soto choosing the Mets03:05 How many more starters do the Mets need?05:35 Where do things stand with Pete Alonso?09:15 Balancing baseball business with clubhouse chemistry12:15 Alex and Steve Cohen helping recruiting15:00 Why weren't the winter meetings busier?17:10 Goodbye to Steve, more follow up on Pete Alonso20:05 Down on the Farm: Prospects needed for Garrett Crochet24:40 Vote for The Mets Pod for a Sports Podcast Award!25:25 Scott Boras speaks about the Mets and money28:15 Mailbag – Bring back Wilmer Flores?30:15 Mailbag – High leverage bullpen arms33:40 Mailbag – Rule 5 Draft, losing Mike Vasil and Nate Lavender36:45 Mailbag – DH free agent options?40:45 Juan Soto introductory news conference Thursday 12/12 on SNY!41:50 Closing Thoughts

We're closing out our year of podcasting with a new feature: Rekindled. This is where we bring back some favorite interviews we've had over the years. For newer listeners, it's a great way to hear how we met some of our TKFLASTANIs. If you have heard it before, it's fun to go back and listen to the interview now that we're post-Paris 2024 and see how our original conversation played out.   Alison chose to rekindle our 2023 interview with para archer Matt Stutzman. Matt has been a trailblazer in the sport as its first armless competitor. At his first Paralympics in 2012, he took home a silver medal. He also competed at the Rio 2016 and Tokyo 2020 Paralympics before taking gold at Paris 2024.   It's been a big week for Matt--he celebrated a birthday, and he announced his retirement from para archery. Both Jill and Alison got to spend time watching Matt compete at Paris and talking with him. That's a great reason to look back and see whether 2023 Matt was ready for gold.   We're nominated for a Sports Podcast Award! Vote for us to be the Best Olympics and Paralympics Podcast and help us get to the top of the podium. http://tinyurl.com/flamealiveaward   Also on this episode, Milan-Cortina 2026 has released the Olympic sports competition schedule, and we have news from TKFLASTAN.   For a transcript of this episode, please visit http://flamealivepod.com.   Thanks so much for listening, and until next time, keep the flame alive! *** Keep the Flame Alive: The Olympics and Paralympics Fan Podcast with hosts Jill Jaracz & Alison Brown. New episodes released every week and daily during the Olympics and Paralympics. Also look for our monthly Games History Moment episodes in your feed.   Support the show: http://flamealivepod.com/support Bookshop.org store: https://bookshop.org/shop/flamealivepod Become a patron and get bonus content: http://www.patreon.com/flamealivepod Hang out with us online: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flamealivepod Insta: http://www.instagram.com/flamealivepod Facebook Group: hhttps://www.facebook.com/groups/flamealivepod Newsletter: Sign up at https://flamealivepod.substack.com/subscribe VM/Text: (208) FLAME-IT / (208) 352-6348      

On a live episode of The Mets Pod presented by Tri-State Cadillac, Connor Rogers and Joe DeMayo are talking on Day 2 of the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings about Juan Soto and pitching targets for the New York Mets.  Will Sammon, who covers the Mets and MLB for The Athletic joins the show from the meetings in Dallas to deliver some behind the scenes stories of reporting on the Soto deal, and updates on the latest noise surrounding Garrett Crochet, Roki Sasaki, Sean Manaea, and other moves the Mets might still make.  Later, Connor and Joe look at the market set by Max Fried's deal with the Yankees, break down comments from David Stearns about Roki Sasaki, and dive deep into the live Mailbag to answer questions about Pete Alonso, Vladimir Guerrero Jr, Trevor Williams, Brett Baty, and more! Be sure to subscribe to The Mets Pod at Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.Today's Show:00:00 Welcome to the show, welcome to The Athletic's Will Sammon from the Winter Meetings01:00 More about Juan Soto03:00 Garrett Crochet trade?05:00 Is Roki Sasaki realistic?07:15 Sean Manaea and other pitching targets10:05 Bullpen options12:30 Down on the Farm: new minor league ownership14:35 Kodai Senga and a six-man rotation17:00 Goodbye to Will19:10 Vote for The Mets Pod for a Sports Podcast Award!20:45 Max Fried and the new pitching market28:10 David Stearns speaks about Roki Sasaki33:30 Mailbag – Pete Alonso and protecting Juan Soto38:55 Mailbag – Push for Vlad if Pete leaves?40:55 Mailbag – Francisco Lindor still leading off?44:05 Mailbag – Thoughts on a Trevor Williams return?45:15 Mailbag – Are the Yankees “drunken sailors”?46:10 Mailbag – What to do with Brett Baty in 2025? 

Cheryl Macdonald is the CEO of Sport New Brusnwick. She holds a PhD in Social & Cultural Analysis from Concordia University and completed a postdoctoral fellowship in building inclusive sporting communities at the University of Alberta. She was also the co-editor of Overcoming the Neutral Zone Trap: Hockey's agents of change (2021). Sport New Brunswick (Sport NB) is a non-profit organization dedicated to the development and promotion of the amateur sport community in New Brunswick. It is a federation that consists of over 70 provincial sport organizations (PSOs) and other sport related organizations. They aim to be a proactive organization that provides strategic leadership to PSOs in New Brunswick to facilitate, support, and advocate sports participation and excellence throughout the province.  Sport NB aspires to be a key partner and contributor to the improvement of health and wellbeing for the people of New Brunswick through enhancing and acknowledging the social and economic benefits of sport participation and elite/national team performance and success.  Links: Sport NB: https://www.sportnb.com/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Thomas van Schaik is a globally recognized expert in athlete branding with over 25 years of experience in the sports industry. He has collaborated with iconic athletes like David Beckham, Leo Messi, and Kobe Bryant at Adidas, where he developed award-winning brand campaigns. As the former Chief Marketing Officer for the Dutch Olympic and Paralympic Committee, Thomas was pivotal in securing significant sponsorships through the successful Team NL initiative leading to Tokyo 2020. He founded The Athlete Brand to empower elite athletes with data-driven strategies and innovative tools that boost their independence, influence, impact, income, and inclusion. An associate of the Yunus Sports Hub, Thomas champions sports for social good and is the author of The Athlete Brand Book, a comprehensive guide to building impactful athlete brands. With over 400 talks delivered in more than 60 countries, he shares his vision for an athlete-centric, brand-driven, and data-powered future in sports. Links: The Athlete Brand Book: www.TheAthleteBrandBook.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thomasvanschaik Influence Insider: https://theathletebrand.substack.com The Athlete Brand: https://theathletebrand.com/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Charlie Hyman founded Bloomsbury Football in 2018. As CEO, he has experience in coaching, management, marketing, strategy, business development and financial operations. Charlie also advises businesses, charities and governing bodies within the sports industry. In 2021, Charlie was London Sport's Inspirational Young Person of the Year and was a Sport Industry 30 under 30 NextGen Leader. Bloomsbury Football is a London-based grassroots football charity working with over 5,000 young people per week. Their financial assistance model means that no one is turned away, and they cater to young people aged between 18 months to 18 years old. Everyone is welcome, regardless of ability to pay or play.  Links: Bloomsbury Football: https://bloomsburyfootball.com/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Carolyn Trono is the founder / volunteer executive director of WNSA.  She has worked in the sport system in Canada and Winnipeg for ovin 30 years in many leadership positions. She is the Winnipeg Newcomers Sport Academy founder and is currently the Director of Quality Sport Development for the Sport for Life Society (a national multisport organization). She recently served on Canadian Sport Minister Kirsty Duncan's Work Group for Gender Equity in Sport. Richard Sylvester is the director of field of play with WNSA. He brings a level of experience, expertise, education and enthusiasm about sport, fitness, strength. He designs the sessions to ensure participant athletes are given opportunities to explore fundamental movement and sport skills. HE is also one of the Leaders with the WNSA Youth Sport Leadership Initiative. Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy (WNSA) provides newcomer children and youth with economically accessible quality multi-sport programming that promotes growth and development that contributes to positive integration into their new community.  Link: Winnipeg Newcomer Sport Academy: https://wnsa.ca/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Tineke Weld is the neighbourhood project designer with everyone everyday Halifax. Her background is in Community Development, particularly working with young people and new entrepreneurs. She am serious and curious about building meaningful, present connections, and getting to know and create new versions of our community along the way.  Every One Every Day Kjipuktuk is working with local residents in the North End of Kjipuktuk (Halifax) to build a new system of neighbourhood participation that that has potential to transform how we live and learn together every day.  Every One Every Day is made possible by residents coming together to share ideas, time, and skills, and offer inspiration for the kinds of things we could be doing more of to make everyday life better for everyone. Taking part is easy. Every One Every Day projects are all about doing practical, creative things with people nearby, and finding more ways for people to connect and learn across the neighbourhood. They are all free to attend and open to everyone.    Links: https://www.halifaxiseveryone.ca/what-we-do ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Brianna Treat is the director of sustainability at climate pledge arena. Climate Pledge Arena is a transformational project. It is the most significant private investment ever made in Pacific Northwest sports and entertainment history. In partnership, Oak View Group, the Seattle Kraken, and the City of Seattle set out to reimagine and redevelop an arena constructed under an historic landmarked roof originally built for the 1962 Seattle World's Fair. Opening on October 19, 2021, Climate Pledge Arena, located at Seattle Center, and is home to the NHL Seattle Kraken, the WNBA Seattle Storm and the world's biggest performers of live music and events. Climate Pledge Arena serves as a long-lasting and regular reminder for the urgent need for climate action. The Climate Pledge, which was founded by Amazon and Global Optimism in 2019, is a commitment from companies globally to be net zero carbon by 2040. Links: Climate Pledge Arena: https://www.climatepledgearena.com/arena-info/ Green Sports Day Canada 2024 Summit registration: https://www.greensportsverts.ca/green-sports-day ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Fred Turner is the executive director of Beyond Sport. He leads efforts to place sport at the heart of addressing the world's most pressing issues through funding, capacity building, partnerships and campaigning. He has led a period of transformational growth for the Foundation, resulting in new programs and initiatives supported by increased income and a diversification of partnerships and delivery. He oversees staff delivery of several global multi-million-dollar grant programs and partnerships, including with Under Armour, the NBA, Z Zurich Foundation, New Balance Foundation, Unilever, NFL, ESPN, Olympism365 and Sun Life. Prior to Beyond Sport, Fred worked with prominent UK sport and business network, Sport Industry Group, and global corporate engagement initiative, Square Mile Relay - helping deliver events, production and content offerings. Fred sits on the Commonwealth's Open Ended Working Group for the UN Sustainable Development Goals, the BOND SDP Group, and is a regular judge for the Sport Industry Awards in the UK. Beyond Sport is a global foundation that leverages sport's transformative power to address today's critical social issues. They champion people, programs and communities that use sport to build opportunity and equity, creating a more inclusive and progressive world. Since 2008, their global foundation has raised more than $20 million to promote social change. They've granted over $12.3 million to 539 initiatives across 77 countries in addition to vital capacity-building tools, supporting leaders to create lasting impact. They create environments where people and communities can flourish – because sport isn't just a game; it's a catalyst for good. Links: https://beyondsport.org/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Rachel May has worked in sport for Development since 2014. Previously as  Partnerships Manager for the Homeless World Cup Foundation and Project Manager for ENGSO. Rachel grew up in Aberdeenshire and was raised hiking – she loves snow and mountain-based sports. Rachel is qualified as a UK Mountain Leader and enjoys sharing new experiences with people outside. Mhor Outdoor is a not-for-profit social business that leads hikes for groups up hills in Scotland. Our mission is to allow everyone in Scotland to access an outdoor lifestyle, for a healthier and more equal society. For every hike delivered for a corporate team – a hike will be organised for people who are financially or socially excluded from the great Scottish outdoors. We want to make an outdoor lifestyle available to everyone. Links: Mhor Outdoor: https://mhoroutdoor.com/ The Weekender Effect: https://rmbooks.com/book/the-weekender-effect-2/ All We Want: https://www.penguinrandomhouse.ca/books/625049/all-we-want-by-michael-harris/9780385695206 ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Matt Readman joined Dark Horses in 2019 to lead the agency's strategic output having previously been Strategy Director at both AnalogFolk and WCRS. He has a long track-record of working in sport and creativity, and is passionate about how sport influences the biggest issues in our society. Dark Horses is a creative agency specialising in sport, fitness and wellbeing. Their people are all creatively-led with backgrounds at some of the world's top agencies, but they have something else in common too. They all have a shared passion for sport and fitness. They are not just ‘fans', we truly understand how sport, creativity and culture connect. It means they have a hidden edge in this race; it's why they're Dark Horses. Links: Dark Horses: https://darkhorses.com/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Jamie Asante-Asare is the co-executive director of peace players international. Her journey towards fostering peace through sport began long before her involvement with PeacePlayers. Her collegiate experience laid the foundation for her passion for sports and its potential for positive change. Following her collegiate career, Jamie delved into the realm of peacebuilding, joining PeacePlayers as an International Fellow in the Middle East in December of 2012. Since then, her unwavering commitment and dedication have propelled her through various positions within the organization, each contributing to her growth and impact. Transitioning from a Fellow to a Project Manager in the Middle East, Jamie spearheaded initiatives in collaboration with USAID, a crucial partner in PeacePlayers' mission. Her leadership and strategic vision facilitated the successful execution of projects aimed at fostering peace and understanding through sport. PeacePlayers International offers basketball programming, peace education, and leadership development. Through our programming, we transform the lives of youth living in communities affected by conflict and inequity. As a result, youth become equipped to influence lasting change in their communities. Links: PeacePlayers: https://peaceplayers.org/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Nicole Matuska is currently the U.S. Director at Women Win, a global non-profit leader in gender equity through sport. In this role, she has travelled to over 30 countries on three continents leading trainings and providing strategic consulting to organizational staff and coaches of sport for social change organizations advancing the rights of girls and women. Her love for sport and and its power to transform lives was solidified during her Fulbright research in Morocco in 2007. GRLS flies the flag for girls' and young women's empowerment by actualising their collective strength through sport. A flag planted in the ground standing for all girls around the globe who deserve more from the world than they were given. Women Win is a global multi-dimensional fund investing in and supporting a diverse global portfolio of re-grantees (including non-traditional actors). They Influence a wide range of stakeholders and broker unusual partnerships by creating strategic alliances with other women's funds, and co-creating collective funds based on shared governance. Links: GRLS: https://www.womenwin.org/grls/the-club/ WomenWin: https://www.womenwin.org/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Alicia Tyson is the Managing Director of the Canadian Sport Film Festival. She is a Health Promotion Specialist who works with communities and organizations to create social and physical environments that promote health and wellbeing for all. She has provided leadership and support to individuals as a fitness instructor and personal trainer and has led sessions in chronic disease prevention for municipalities and the Province of Ontario at the Muskoka Parry Sound and Simcoe Muskoka Health Units.Alicia has been a leader in health and physical activity promotion at Active Healthy Kids Canada and has led community engagement in provinces and territories across the country through ParticipACTION‘s Sports Day in Canada program — a national celebration of sport to build community and facilitate healthy, active living.Alicia produced the short documentary The Power of Sport, about the key role sport and physical activity play in the rehabilitation and ongoing recovery of three stroke survivors. A driving force on the Canadian Sport Film Festival team since 2019, Alicia is always excited for CSFF Opening Night and currently works as an independent consultant. The Canadian Sport Film Festival (CSFF) brings together the theatre of sport and the medium of film to tell unique, provocative, and passionate human stories from around the world. We envision a global community that embraces sport for all. Their mission is to provoke dialogue on the power of sport to inspire social change. Links: CSFF: https://sportfilmfestival.ca/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Jennifer Scott - Jennifer is passionate about leveraging the power of sport to build leaders, capacity and communities.  As the VP, Community & Social Impact, she is responsible for the organization's community initiatives, ensuring the club is a transformational force in the communities it serves.  Prior to joining the Whitecaps, Jennifer was the Director, Sport Burnaby, where she built partnerships with local stakeholders and sport organizations to bring their notable events to Burnaby, BC in order to create positive social, sport and economic impacts.  She had the privilege of working for the Richmond Olympic Oval, Own the Podium and the 2010 Vancouver Olympic and Paralympic Winter Games.  Jennifer was the Chef de Mission for Team BC at the 2019 Canada Winter Games and the 2022 Canada Summer Games.  She was the youngest and first female Chef de Mission in Team BC history. Tosaint Ricketts- Tosaint is a former 14-year professional soccer player and 2017 MLS Cup winner working at Vancouver Whitecaps FC as Liaison, Club and Player Engagement. Tosaint represented the Men's Canadian National Team 61 times and retired 7th among all-time leading goal scorers. His work ethic on the field translated to his life off the field, earning his Bachelor's degree in Sports Management and MBA while playing soccer full-time. Through his philanthropic work, which earned him the Whitecaps Humanitarian of the Year award three consecutive times, he has significantly impacted the community and is committed to inspiring future generations. Tosaint Ricketts is Vancouver Whitecaps FC's 2024 eMLS athlete and represents the Men's Canadian National Team at the governance level as the player representative on the Canada Soccer Member's Council. Vancouver White Caps FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Vancouver. They compete in Major League Soccer (MLS) as a member club of the league's Western Conference. Links: Vancouver White Caps: https://www.whitecapsfc.com/community/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Nick Kershaw is the energetic leader of the dream and revels in making a vision into a reality - bringing people together through the power of running. In 2015, Nick left his job in finance, placed all his possessions in two bags, and set on his way to create Impact Marathons around the world. He is deeply passionate about almost everything, and he brings his relentless energy to every meeting, every race, every taxi journey...everything. He built Impact Marathon starting from zero, and has had to do the same again as we emerge for the pandemic. He lives, and breathes 'the power of running' but is inspired by every single Impact Runner, every single charity partner, every single team member who give so much to those around them. The Impact Marathon Series was born from a dream that they could use the simple power of running to uplift communities and empower runners all over the world. In 2015, they turned our dream into a reality, taking Impact Marathon to Nepal. Living in a Nepali village, they undertook the challenge of building a 5km water pipeline to the community, before lacing up their shoes and running their own race - it was then that they realised they have the power to change people's lives forever. ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

Martin Sampson is CEO at the Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA). He is a dynamic and passionate leader who has been engaging in Canada's national conversation for twenty years. Passionate about fully realizing the role parks and recreation play in building healthy and vibrant communities, Martin is proud to lead a team that represents the interests of the dynamic parks and recreation sector to Canada's federal government. Ottawa is Martin's home where he has been working in public affairs for two decades. Mike Roma is the past President of the Alberta Recreation and Parks Association and has also served on the Leisure Information Network Board and the Recreation for Life Foundation Board. Mike has been involved in the recreation and parks sector for over 15 years and truly believes in the benefits of these essential services to the individual, community, and environment. Mike is an active volunteer, participant, and coach and lives in Sherwood Park, Alberta with his family of four. The Canadian Parks and Recreation Association (CPRA) is a national organization dedicated to realizing the full potential of parks and recreation as a major contributor to community health and vibrancy. Links: CPRA: https://cpra.ca/ Canada's Budget 2024: https://www.budget.canada.ca/2024/report-rapport/toc-tdm-en.html British Columbia: https://www.bcbudget.gov.bc.ca/2024/downloads.htm#gotoAllMaterials Alberta: https://www.alberta.ca/budget Saskatchewan: https://budget.saskatchewan.ca/budget-documents Manitoba: https://www.gov.mb.ca/budget2024/index.html Ontario: https://budget.ontario.ca/2024/pdf/2024-ontario-budget-en.pdf Quebec: https://www.finances.gouv.qc.ca/Budget_and_update/budget/index.asp New Brunswick: https://www2.gnb.ca/content/gnb/en/corporate/promo/budget.html Nova Scotia: https://novascotia.ca/budget/ PEI: https://www.princeedwardisland.ca/en/topic/provincial-budget Newfoundland and Labrador: https://www.gov.nl.ca/budget/2024/reports-and-publications/ ----  Please subscribe to the Sports for Social Impact Podcast wherever you get your podcast! Leave us a review and a 5 star rating to help bring others in the world of sports into the conversation! The Sports for Social Impact podcast was nominated for a Sports Podcast Award and Canadian Podcast Award. Send us an email at ⁠sportsforsocialimpact@gmail.com⁠  Linktree: ⁠https://linktr.ee/sportsforsocialimpact⁠ Linkedin: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/company/sports-for-social-impact⁠ Follow us on Instagram (@SportsSocImpact)  Visit our website at https://www.sportsforsocialimpact.com/

On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Kurt and Paul welcome back special guest, Josh Alexander to the show to discuss his recent matches with Will Ospreay.   Vote for the Kurt Angle show to win Sports Podcast Award for the best wrestling podcast this year though submitting an entry at this link - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/  The voting will close on January 28th with winners announced digitally on February 1st. GameTime - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ANGLE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Save with Conrad - Find out how much money you can save for FREE at SaveWithConrad.com. NMLS Number 32416. Equal Housing Lender. The Kurt Angle Show can be found on www.ADFREESHOWS.com where you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.   If your business targets 25–54-year-old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Kurt Angle Show. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to www.AdvertiseWithAngle.com now and find out more about advertising with the Kurt Angle Show.  Get all of your Kurt Angle Show merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/kurt-angle-show  All merchandise is found at BoxofGimmicks.com including all the holiday gifts your family needs - Kurt Angle Show wrapping paper, ornaments & the Meme Machine Collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VOTE FOR US. We have once again been short-listed for a Sports Podcast Award in the tennis category - but now we need YOU to help us win it. Time is running out as voting closes on January 28th. Vote for us NOW: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-tennis-podcast/ Novak Djokovic lost at the Australian Open for the first time in six years, with Jannik Sinner not facing a single break point along the way. (James's analysis with input from Boris Becker, Darren Cahill and both players is here: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-slowing-down-sinner-2875415) Daniil Medvedev went two sets down to Alexander Zverev but fought back to win in five and reach his sixth grand slam final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VOTE FOR US. We have once again been short-listed for a Sports Podcast Award in the tennis category - but now we need YOU to help us win it. Time is running out as voting closes on January 28th. Vote for us NOW: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-tennis-podcast/ Novak Djokovic lost at the Australian Open for the first time in six years, with Jannik Sinner not facing a single break point along the way. (James's analysis with input from Boris Becker, Darren Cahill and both players is here: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/novak-djokovic-slowing-down-sinner-2875415) Daniil Medvedev went two sets down to Alexander Zverev but fought back to win in five and reach his sixth grand slam final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

VOTE FOR US. We have once again been short-listed for a Sports Podcast Award in the tennis category - but now we need YOU to help us win it. Time is running out as voting closes on January 28th. Vote for us NOW: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-tennis-podcast/ Coco Gauff was beaten 7-6 6-4 by Aryna Sabalenka, who won her 13th straight match in Melbourne and reached the final for the second year in a row, the first female player to reach back-to-back slam finals since Serena Williams in 2017 Gauff served eight double-faults and has been attacked on second serve by almost all her opponents at this year's Australian Open. James wrote something about why, and what Roddick did to try and fix it: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-andy-roddick-serve-2872771 Meanwhile, Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman since Li Na here in 2014 to reach a grand slam final, beating Dayana Yastremska 6-4 6-4 in a nervy encounter On Friday Novak Djokovic will play Jannik Sinner, hoping to avenge the three match points he failed to take (remember that match here: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-match-points-novak-djokovic-davis-cup-2777778) The winner will face Daniil Medvedev or Alexander Zverev, two players who really don't like each other. Here's why: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/daniil-medvedev-alexander-zverev-crying-2872703 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

VOTE FOR US. We have once again been short-listed for a Sports Podcast Award in the tennis category - but now we need YOU to help us win it. Time is running out as voting closes on January 28th. Vote for us NOW: https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/sports_category/best-tennis-podcast/ Coco Gauff was beaten 7-6 6-4 by Aryna Sabalenka, who won her 13th straight match in Melbourne and reached the final for the second year in a row, the first female player to reach back-to-back slam finals since Serena Williams in 2017 Gauff served eight double-faults and has been attacked on second serve by almost all her opponents at this year's Australian Open. James wrote something about why, and what Roddick did to try and fix it: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/coco-gauff-andy-roddick-serve-2872771 Meanwhile, Zheng Qinwen became the first Chinese woman since Li Na here in 2014 to reach a grand slam final, beating Dayana Yastremska 6-4 6-4 in a nervy encounter On Friday Novak Djokovic will play Jannik Sinner, hoping to avenge the three match points he failed to take (remember that match here: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/jannik-sinner-match-points-novak-djokovic-davis-cup-2777778) The winner will face Daniil Medvedev or Alexander Zverev, two players who really don't like each other. Here's why: https://inews.co.uk/sport/tennis/daniil-medvedev-alexander-zverev-crying-2872703 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Kurt and Paul welcome special guest, Shelton Benjamin to the show.    Vote for the Kurt Angle show to win Sports Podcast Award for the best wrestling podcast this year though submitting an entry at this link - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/  The voting will close on January 28th with winners announced digitally on February 1st. GameTime - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ANGLE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. Save with Conrad - Find out how much money you can save for FREE at Save with Conrad.com. NMLS Number 32416. Equal Housing Lender. SaveWithConrad.com! The Kurt Angle Show can be found on www.ADFREESHOWS.com where you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.   If your business targets 25–54-year-old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Kurt Angle Show. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to www.AdvertiseWithAngle.com now and find out more about advertising with the Kurt Angle Show.  Get all of your Kurt Angle Show merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/kurt-angle-show  All merchandise is found at BoxofGimmicks.com including all the holiday gifts your family needs - Kurt Angle Show wrapping paper, ornaments & the Meme Machine Collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Kurt and Paul welcome Matt Riddle to the show.   Vote for the Kurt Angle show to win Sports Podcast Award for the best wrestling podcast this year though submitting an entry at this link - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/  The voting will close on January 28th with winners announced digitally on February 1st. Hims - Start your free online visit today at Hims.com/ANGLE for your personalized ED treatment options.  The Kurt Angle Show can be found on www.ADFREESHOWS.com where you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.   If your business targets 25–54-year-old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Kurt Angle Show. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to www.AdvertiseWithAngle.com now and find out more about advertising with the Kurt Angle Show.  Get all of your Kurt Angle Show merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/kurt-angle-show  All merchandise is found at BoxofGimmicks.com including all the holiday gifts your family needs - Kurt Angle Show wrapping paper, ornaments & the Meme Machine Collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Kurt and Paul welcome Dominic Riggio and Darren McCarty to kick off the show before transitioning to the build to TNA Genesis 2010 and Kurt's championship match against AJ Styles.   Vote for the Kurt Angle show to win Sports Podcast Award for the best wrestling podcast this year though submitting an entry at this link - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/  The voting will close on January 28th with winners announced digitally on February 1st. GameTime - Take the guesswork out of buying tickets with Gametime. Download the Gametime app, create an account, and use code ANGLE for $20 off your first purchase (terms apply). Download Gametime today. Last minute tickets. Lowest Price. Guaranteed. The Kurt Angle Show can be found on www.ADFREESHOWS.com where you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.   If your business targets 25–54-year-old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Kurt Angle Show. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to www.AdvertiseWithAngle.com now and find out more about advertising with the Kurt Angle Show.  Get all of your Kurt Angle Show merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/kurt-angle-show  All merchandise is found at BoxofGimmicks.com including all the holiday gifts your family needs - Kurt Angle Show wrapping paper, ornaments & the Meme Machine Collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Kurt and Paul turn the show over to the audience as they ask Kurt anything to wrap up 2023.    Vote for the Kurt Angle show to win Sports Podcast Award for the best wrestling podcast this year though submitting an entry at this link - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/  The voting will close on January 28th with winners announced digitally on February 1st. The Kurt Angle Show can be found on www.ADFREESHOWS.com where you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.   If your business targets 25–54-year-old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Kurt Angle Show. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to www.AdvertiseWithAngle.com now and find out more about advertising with the Kurt Angle Show.  Get all of your Kurt Angle Show merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/kurt-angle-show  All merchandise is found at BoxofGimmicks.com including all the holiday gifts your family needs - Kurt Angle Show wrapping paper, ornaments & the Meme Machine Collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On this episode of The Kurt Angle Show, Kurt and Paul discuss the build to Armageddon 2004 as Kurt faced off against The Big Show, Mark Jindrak and Luther Reigns in a Handicap match.   Manscaped - Get 20% Off and Free Shipping with the code ANGLE at Manscaped.com. Find all things "Kurt Angle Show" over at www.anglepodlinks.com including merch, social handles, and how to stay engaged with the show!  Vote for the Kurt Angle show to win Sports Podcast Award for the best wrestling podcast this year though submitting an entry at this link - https://www.sportspodcastgroup.com/shortlist-category/  The voting will close on January 28th with winners announced digitally on February 1st. The Kurt Angle Show can be found on www.ADFREESHOWS.com where you get early, ad-free access to more than a dozen of your favorite wrestling podcasts, starting at just $9! And now, you can enjoy the first week...completely FREE! Sign up for a free trial - and get a taste of what Ad Free Shows is all about. Start your free trial today at AdFreeShows.com.   If your business targets 25–54-year-old men, there's no better place to advertise than right here with us on the Kurt Angle Show. You've heard us do ads for some of the same companies for years...why? Because it works! And with our super targeted audience, there's very little waste. Go to www.AdvertiseWithAngle.com now and find out more about advertising with the Kurt Angle Show.  Get all of your Kurt Angle Show merchandise at https://boxofgimmicks.com/collections/kurt-angle-show  All merchandise is found at BoxofGimmicks.com including all the holiday gifts your family needs - Kurt Angle Show wrapping paper, ornaments & the Meme Machine Collection! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Masters, arguably golf's most iconic major, will see the eyes of the sporting world turn to Augusta this week. It may be a tradition unlike any other, but does it still make sense as a business? Golf's other big events make more money and offer a more modern fan experience. George Breare and Tom Bassam explore the reasons why the Masters can afford to be stuck in its ways, while also asking what the tournamemt's future looks like. Talking points: What the clash with LIV Golf does for the Masters (1:52) The Masters as a proxy in the battle (5:14) How the business of the Masters works (7:08) Can this traditional approach endure? (15:40) We are up for an award! Here is how you can vote for us (18:20) Plus, the NBA's new CBA (20:00) Endeavor's deal for WWE (28:13) The EFL and Sky enter exclusive rights talks (34:04) The SportsPro Podcast is delighted to have been nominated (for the second year in a row) for a Sports Podcast Award in the sports business category. If you enjoy the show we would really appreciate it if you could give us a vote here or via www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/sportspro-podcast-2/ (you will need to register before voting).

SportsPro senior staff writer Ed Dixon joins regular hosts George Breare and Tom Bassam for a special Live Event Week pod where they seek to identify the best live experience in sports. Considering both fan experience and commercial opportunity, the trio set out their criteria before trying to convince each other why their personally chosen event should come out on top: Talking points: The key metrics (1:16) We are up for an award! Here is how you can vote for us (15:56) The Super Bowl (17:00) The Masters (24:00) Formula One (30:53) Wimbledon (41:12) Influencer boxing (47:48) The Hundred (52:44) The SportsPro Podcast is delighted to have been nominated (for the second year in a row) for a Sports Podcast Award in the sports business category. If you enjoy the show we would really appreciate it if you could give us a vote here or via www.sportspodcastgroup.com/podcast/sportspro-podcast-2/ (you will need to register before voting).

Who says Cubs and Cardinals fans can't play nice? Justin, Co-Host of the Baseball and Whatever podcast, joins us to give a full rundown on the Cubs off-season moves, prospects to keep an eye on and what kind of competition could be brewing in the NL Central this season. Come for the baseball, stay til the end for a little "whatever"! Baseball and Whatever is nominated for a Sports Podcast Award for Best Baseball Podcast! Vote HERE. ✔️ Listen on Spotify HERE or wherever you get your podcasts

Adrian Martinez, former Nebraska QB, has a podcast on our Hurrdat Media Network! We have his co-host Geoff Exstrom on the show today. We talked about what it's like being friends with someone who goes through so much public scrutiny, how they became buddies, and how Athletes Unfiltered is nominated for a Sports Podcast Award!  Welcome to our new podcast partner Centris Federal Credit Union! Get our email newsletter! --> HERE You can rep our show! Buy some Pat and JT Podcast swag HERE! Subscribe, rate, and review our podcast wherever you get your podcasts so you don't miss an episode! Also follow up on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram A Hurrdat Media Production. Hurrdat Media is a digital media and commercial video production company based in Omaha, NE. Find more podcasts on the Hurrdat Media Network and learn more about our other services today on HurrdatMedia.com.

Associated Press global sports correspondent Rob Harris and Professor Simon Chadwick, global professor of sport at Emlyon Business School, join Eoin Connolly to reflect on sport's reaction to Russia's invasion of neighbouring Ukraine. They discuss the sanctions meted out so far, including bans for Russian teams from international and continental club soccer, and what lies ahead for federations looking to unravel close relationships with Vladimir Putin's regime. They also talk about the complexity of withdrawing oligarch investment, as Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich considers his options, and ask whether global sports structures need to be rebuilt to hold off autocratic influence. And a favour to ask - the SportsPro Podcast has been nominated for a Sports Podcast Award. If you like what you hear, please vote for us in the Best Sports Business Podcast category here. Please note that you will have to register first.

Eoin Connolly is joined by Sky Sports director of football Gary Hughes and Tony Stevens, head of public and community relations at Tottenham Hotspur, to discuss the Game Zero project and sustainability beyond campaigns. They explain what went into putting on September's net zero carbon fixture between Spurs and Chelsea and how it was intended to create a public forum on climate change. They also reveal what comes next for their respective organisations in broadcasting and events, and how everything from purchasing to policy to partnerships will be affected by the need to pursue a greener future. And more good news! The SportsPro Podcast has been nominated for a Sports Podcast Award. If you like what you hear, please vote for us in the Best Sports Business Podcast category here. Please note that you will have to register first.