Podcasts about Thuzio

In this episode of Hacking the Hustle, I sit down with Mark Gerson, entrepreneur, investor, philanthropist, and co-founder of GLG, Thuzio, United Hatzalah, and African Mission Healthcare. We talk about how he helped build one of the most influential expert networks in the world, why he believes Israel is a breeding ground for innovation, and what drives his deep commitment to medical missions in Africa. Mark shares his unique perspective on interfaith philanthropy, the power of Jewish values, and how business can be a vehicle for doing real, lasting good. This conversation made me think differently about success, service, and what it means to lead with purpose.

In a rapidly changing technological landscape, leaders who embrace innovation and remain adaptable are the driving forces behind groundbreaking advancements. In this insightful conversation, we delve into the mind of a seasoned tech leader and entrepreneur. From the challenges of leading startups to the transformative impact of artificial intelligence, we uncover lessons in leadership, innovation, and problem-solving that resonate across industries.Here's more about Joseph Smarr:“I want to transform the world for the better by building intelligent technology that empowers people to solve everday problems. Before the industrial revolution, humans had to do many menial/dangerous physical tasks because machines couldn't do them. The same is now true with information-processing tasks, and it's time for another revolution! Most of my professional experience is working for startups designing and building web applications and AI systems (SGI, WebEx, MedExpert, Plaxo). I also spent 12 years inside Google, helping start Google+, Google Photos, and building core components of the conversational engine for Google Assistant. I'm now happily back in startup land as CTO of Triller.”Triller Inc. an AI-powered music video app that allows users to create professional-looking video in a matter of seconds: VERZUZ, the live-stream music platform launched by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland; Amplify.ai, a leading customer engagement and messaging platform; FITE, a premier global PPV, AVOD, and SVOD streaming site; and Thuzio, a leader in B2B premium influencer events and experiences.

As humanity advances into the future, the dynamic interplay between technology and leadership assumes ever greater significance. At the helm of this synergy is Joseph Smarr, Triller's Chief Technology Officer, whose forward-thinking strategies and technological acumen epitomize the fusion of leadership and innovation shaping tomorrow's horizons. In an age where digital progress reshapes the landscape of possibility, Smarr's leadership not only navigates the complexities of modern technology but also orchestrates its harmonious integration into our societal framework. His efforts underscore the transformative potential of technology under the guidance of visionary leadership, heralding a future where human creativity and technological advancement converge to chart new realms of progress and prosperity.Here's more about Joseph Smarr I want to transform the world for the better by building intelligent technology that empowers people to solve everday problems. Before the industrial revolution, humans had to do many menial/dangerous physical tasks because machines couldn't do them. The same is now true with information-processing tasks, and it's time for another revolution! Most of my professional experience is working for startups designing and building web applications and AI systems (SGI, WebEx, MedExpert, Plaxo). I also spent 12 years inside Google, helping start Google+, Google Photos, and building core components of the conversational engine for Google Assistant. I'm now happily back in startup land as CTO of Triller.Specialties: Building intelligent applications, automated text processing, advanced interactive web apps, user interface designCompany description: Triller Inc. owns Triller, an AI-powered music video app that allows users to create professional-looking video in a matter of seconds: VERZUZ, the live-stream music platform launched by Swizz Beatz and Timbaland; Amplify.ai, a leading customer engagement and messaging platform; FITE, a premier global PPV, AVOD, and SVOD streaming site; and Thuzio, a leader in B2B premium influencer events and experiences.

Mark Gerson is an investor, businessman, and philanthropist. He co-founded Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), Thuzio, and most recently, 3i Members. Mark is also the Co-Founder and Chairman of United Hatzalah, a network of volunteer medics in Israel, and the African Mission Healthcare Foundation.3i Members is an investing network of 400+ investors—all who have exited a company or lead a family office. Members participate in monthly deal meetings, regional events, diligence discussions, and more. 3i deal flow is characterized by its high-yielding nature (15-20%+ IRRs), underwritable, uncorrelated, and off-market alternatives with asymmetric return profiles.See here:https://bit.ly/44ff6r1

We humans tend to be empathic, and our brains reward us with hits of dopamine when we help our fellow beings. So, it is no surprise that when we do good by providing charity or means for our fellow humans to improve their lives, we feel good.  And because of that, I am so excited to speak with the guest on this episode, Mark Gerson. Mark is an incredible human being. He has a JD from Yale Law School, he married a rabbi, is the author of a brilliant book, the host of a great podcast, and he has had spectacular success in the business world founding Gerson Lehrman Group also known as GLG, Thuzio, Tel Aviv Angel Group and, later, Maverick Ventures Israel, a venture capital fund. But these are just some of the things that impress me about Mark. At least as impressive has been his total dedication to his charities and to measurably making our world a better place. He oversees United Hatzalah, an inspired medical operation in Israel, as well as African Mission Healthcare Foundation, a similarly inspired medical operation that supports Christian Medical Ministries in Africa. He talks about the benefits of participating in charity work and the meaning and sustainable joy it provides. He also shares tips on fundraising: a Jedi level skill that requires incredible finesse and has been described as the most difficult sale of all. So, listen in as Mark shares timeless wisdom of charity: how we get so much more than we give, when we give. If you're so moved, the link for African Mission Healthcare is: africanmissionhealthcare.org and the link for United Hatzalah is israelrescue.org.

Check out our season finale with NY Giants legend Tiki Barber!  Best known for his time on the field, former NY Giants football player Tiki Barber serves as co-host of WFAN's “Tiki & Tierney,” alongside Emmy winning broadcaster, Brandon Tierney. Tiki & Tierney airs Weekdays from 10a-2p on 101.9 FM/ and 66 AM.   After nine years on national radio, ex-Giants running back Tiki Barber and NYC-born Brandon Tierney have come home to WFAN to bring Tiki & Tierney exclusively to the Big Apple audience.   Barber is 1 of 3 NFL players in football history with at least 10,000 yards rushing and 5,000 yards receiving in a career. He holds almost every NY Giants rushing record – total yards, rushing yards, rushing attempts and is second in rushing touchdowns. Barber has been active in media and journalism with a variety of appearances. His broadcasting career includes WFAN, WCBS-TV, Sirius Satellite Radio, the YES Network and Fox News Channel.  Upon retiring, Barber signed a contract to work as a correspondent for NBC News and Sports, primarily for TODAY and Football Night in America, but also covering the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing for MSNBC. Barber is also an entrepreneur, co-founding Thuzio.com.  For more information about Be More Today visit our website www.bemoretoday.com or email us directly at drsean@bemoretoday.com. --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/message Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/bemoretoday/support

Yogi Roth sits down with Hall of Famer Eric Dickerson in front of a live audience at the book release of Eric's new book "Watch My Smoke." The event was put on by Thuzio. Yogi and Eric get into various stories from Eric's life including his adoption, playing in the NFL (and blocking Lawerence Taylor), meeting Muhammad Ali, playing at SMU and he sets the record straight on the infamous Trans Am story."The Postscript" breaks it down after the episode.Come discover Eric Dickerson's 'It Factor' on "The It Factory: Pac-12 Football with Yogi Roth" presented by Zayo. You can also watch the episode streaming on Pac-12 Insider. Go to www.pac-12.com/insider for more information.Produced by T.J. Brassil in partnership with Blue Ox Films. Executive produced by David Koppett, Erwin Tugadi and Yogi Roth.

Please join Debra Phares, Senior Strategist at Family Advisory and Philanthropy Services, and Mark Gerson, co founder of the Gerson Lehrman Group and Thuzio, and Chairman of African Mission Healthcare, for a conversation around philanthropy and Judaism. Through this Faith and Philanthropy initiative, UBS is offering a 100 percent match on all contributions made to the African Mission Healthcare program via the UBS Optimus Foundation through year end. Please contact your UBS Advisor to learn more. UBS is offering a 100 percent match on donations to African Mission Healthcare through the UBS Optimus Foundation through December 31, 2021. This 100 percent match will be offered for the first USD 9,000,000 raised.

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Welcome back to another episode of The Defiant Business Podcast! Today, I have Jared Augustine and Tiki Barber, co-founders of Thuzio, an event planning company that doubled in size in 2020 and blows away its corporate clients with amazing virtual events. According to Jared Augustine and Tiki Barber, hosting amazing virtual events isn't out of reach for even the smallest organizations (or budgets). What it takes is goal-oriented and attendee-focused planning and execution. In this episode, we're going to talk about how Thuzio came to be, its virtual pivot at the start of the pandemic, what Jared and Tiki believe are the keys to running an online event, as well as the future of online events. So if you're interested in learning the keys to hosting a virtual event, as well as some of the things you should consider for a high ROI online event, then this episode is for you. Follow along on Instagram at @defythestatusquobiz To connect with other Defiant Businesses, join the Facebook Group --- Send in a voice message: https://anchor.fm/defiant-business-podcast/message

Patricia O'Connell interviews Tiki Barber, Co-Founder and Co-Chairman of Thuzio, on how his childhood dream of becoming an astronaut evolved into playing for 10 years with the NY Giants, entering broadcasting, and co-founding Thuzio, a sports events and media company. Tiki discusses his varied careers, his family, and what motivates him to succeed.   Listen in to learn more about taking advantage of opportunities and pivoting as needed. Key Takeaways: [:25] Patricia O'Connell introduces Tiki Barber, Co-chairman of Thuzio. [1:10] Patricia welcomes Tiki Barber to CEO Stories on This is Capitalism. [1:15] As a child, Tiki Barber was so strongly affected by the 1986 Challenger disaster that he wanted to be an astronaut. His mother suggested that he go to a college where he could study to be an astronaut. He studied engineering at the University of Virginia and played college football. In his first semester, he fell in love with computers. [3:03] Tiki's dream of becoming an astronaut fell by the wayside. He left the engineering school and joined the business school to study management information systems, which is database design and programming. His new dream was to work for Oracle or Microsoft as a tech entrepreneur. [3:27] In Tiki's junior year, his football skills had become so good that playing for the NFL was a realistic plan. [4:20] Tiki explains how his 10-year career with the NY Giants prepared him to become an entrepreneur. His first years in the NFL were tough and he was just hanging on. After a coaching staff change, he was used more and he began to excel. In business and entrepreneurship, even with the greatest idea, you will still take missteps and pivots. [6:10] You will have success when you work with a team and a mentor. Tiki tells how he and entrepreneur Mark Gerson partnered to form Thuzio as a marketplace for athletes to engage with their communities. Kiki believes that partnering with the right person is paramount to success. There has to be collaborative energy that exists between you. [8:14] Tiki explains how he met Mark during a transitional time. Mark's brother, Rick, was a college friend of Tiki's. Rick reached out to Tiki when Tiki wasn't working, and suggested Tiki and Mark should get together and “figure something out.” Six months later, Tiki and Mark launched Thuzio and it is still going strong. [8:46] Keep up with your relationships. Check in with people just to ask how they are. Tiki has found that being a people person has been extraordinarily beneficial to his entrepreneurial career. [9:58] What kinds of things have helped Tiki to transition from athlete to entrepreneur? Tiki's twin brother always said they would succeed because they don't believe that they can fail. They don't give up. Tiki has the utmost confidence in himself. If you believe that it's going to be OK, you tend to find the positive and you tend to find the next steps. [10:44] Tiki shares an anecdote from his brother and his life. While they were in college, their mother developed breast cancer and needed a double mastectomy. She told them, “I have to get busy living or I have to get busy dying. And I'm choosing to live.” She is now a 26-year cancer survivor. Her positivity stayed with Tiki. [12:02] In the early '70s, Tiki's father had left the family and was out of Tiki's life for decades. After Tiki's second marriage and their first child, Tiki's wife sent his father a Christmas card. Tiki's father came to visit the next March and met Tiki's five children. They drank wine together and reconnected after years. Then his half-sister connected. [12:37] Tiki has a great relationship now with a half-sister he didn't know for most of his life. You never know when reconciliation is the right thing for all. Now Tiki's children have a grandfather. Tiki says his wife Tracy is a wonderful teammate for him. [14:31] The name Thuzio comes from enthusiasm. They provide events with personalities about whom people are enthusiastic. Besides athletes, they work with authors, actors, musicians, and celebrity chefs. [15:46] Thuzio started as a marketplace to meet sports figures individually. It turned out to be unscalable. So, they created a membership base that could engage with the athletes in groups. They held 150- to 200-person events once or twice a month in major sports market cities. The events were engaging. [18:04] Then the pandemic happened. Thuzio had to pivot. As a live-event company, there was the risk of going under. Live events were impractical with social distancing. Then they were asked to host a virtual event. It worked and they realized they had a solution. [19:28] Now, instead of doing one or two events per market each month, they are hosting three or four events a day through Zoom and other virtual platforms. [20:00] Thuzio plans for a dual business model when in-person events are more practical. There is a significantly larger margin for an in-person event, while virtual events are more scalable and have a larger reach. Ultimately, having the in-person experience matters to the clients. [20:50] Troubled times create opportunities. Tiki talks about acquiring a Canadian company, Robin, for their live-event ticketing technology and as a second product offering. While the pandemic damaged the business model of Thuzio, it became an opportunity to expand its business model. [22:17] Tiki credits Thuzio CEO, Jared Augustine, with a great mind for seeing a business opportunity and making the decision to go after it aggressively.[22:43] Thuzio has been able to pivot in real time to survive another year and get closer to profitability. [23:16] Tiki describes splitting Julius Works from Thuzio. Julius Works finds influencers for client campaigns. Thuzio became the event company. When that split happened, Thuzio became a startup. They brought on new investors just before the pandemic hit. They created a Kickstarter campaign. Going to a virtual model helped a lot. [26:02] Tiki talks about when they will reach profitability. He foresees it in a year or so, given their history of innovation. They need to invest in growing their divisions and their clients. [27:28] Where are the astronaut influencers? Tiki thinks that is a great idea. Tiki talks about his sci-fi passions and natural geekiness. He is doing a visual podcast called Display TV, interviewing experts in certain fields. [29:46] Tiki talks about the children's books he and his brother, Ronde, wrote, starting with By My Brother's Side. They did a total of three picture books and nine chapter books. He still gets comments on these books from people who read them growing up. [32:11] What's next for Tiki? He has always been an opportunist and has never been afraid to try something new. You never know when that's going to ultimately be your passion. His friends told him never to be afraid to diversify his income streams. Diversification creates redundancy in success. [34:19] Patricia thanks Tiki for being on the podcast; This Is Capitalism.   Mentioned in This Episode: Tiki Barber Thuzio Challenger disaster University of Virginia Oracle Microsoft NFL NY GiantsToday Show FoxNews CBS Sports Radio Kinky Boots Mark Gerson GLG Zoom Robin JuliusWorks.comBy My Brother's Side, by Tiki and Ronde Barber

Ryan Serhant is the founder and CEO of SERHANT and one of the most well-known real estate brokers in New York City and the country. He stars on Bravo's Million Dollar Listing New York and his company has become the most followed real estate brand in the world. His new book, Big Money Energy, dives into Serhant's mindset in growing his brand and the energy necessary to attain success. Serhant joined Thuzio at a recent event to discuss his career, his new book, and the future of real estate.

Joe Connolly and Neil A. Carousso talk with Giants great Tiki Barber about his events company Thuzio, which has endured several pivots. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Eddie George (@EddieGeorge2727), @NFL legend & Heisman Trophy winner joins Sports Business Radio for a wide-ranging conversation. George played 9 Seasons with the NFL’s Tennessee Titans and is the Titans all-time leading rusher. He was the #NFL Rookie of the Year in 1996. In college, George starred at Ohio State and was the 1995 Heisman Trophy winner. George has been a big success in his post-football career. He has starred on Broadway, playing Billy Flynn in the play “Chicago”. He also starred in the HBO series “Ballers” with The Rock. Eddie is now a successful entrepreneur and teacher after earning his MBA from the Kellogg School of Management at Northwestern University. This edition of Sports Business Radio was recorded in front of a virtual audience and presented by Thuzio (@Thuzio). Learn more about Thuzio at www.thuzio.com. Listen to the award-winning Sports Business Radio podcast on iTunes, Spotify, Amazon Music or at www.sportsbusinessradio.com. Follow Sports Business Radio on Twitter @SBRadio and on Instagram @SportsBusinessRadio. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Steve Schirripa is an actor, producer, author, and voice artist. He is best known for portraying Bobby Baccalieri on The Sopranos and Detective Anthony Abetemarco on Blue Bloods. He joined Thuzio two weeks ago to discuss his career, how he went from a Las Vegas Hotel Executive to an actor, and reflect on his best memories from his time on the Sopranos. Enjoy the interview.

The well-documented story of Vince Papale is one of the greatest in NFL history. His rise from bartender to NFL wide receiver and special teams captain of the Eagles made Papale a Philadelphia hero and inspiration to football fans everywhere. At 30 years old, Papale became the oldest rookie (without collegiate experience) in NFL history. He joined Thuzio to reflect on his accomplishments and what it was like to be the subject of the 2006 film, Invincible starring Mark Wahlberg as Papale.

Jim Brown joined Thuzio in November, 2018 to provide insights on his work ethic and never give up attitude. In a conversation moderated by Yogi Roth, Brown recounts his career accomplishments including three NFL MVP awards and nine Pro Bowl selections. He also details overcoming obstacles of systemic racism throughout his career and how a lecture from his High Schoool Superintendant kept him motivated throughout his college and NFL career.

Reggie Bush is a fromer All Pro running back and member of the New Orleans Saints' Hall of Fame. He joined Thuzio in January, 2018 to recount his transition to the NFL after reaching college football superstardom in his time at USC. He also discusses getting drafted by the New Orleans Saints just six months after Hurricane Katrina and his numerous philanthropic efforts.

Rex Ryan, the eccentric former head coach of the New York Jets and Buffalo Bills joined Thuzio in January, 2019 to reflect on his career and discuss his plans for the future. In this conversation moderated by Tiki Barber, Ryan notes the challenges of coaching in New York and his deeply ingrained hatred for the New England Patriots. He also talks about growing up with a twin brother and how he always aspired to follow in his father's footsteps.

Amar'e Stoudemire is a 6-time NBA All Star, a 5-time All-NBA team member, and a 2x Israeli League Champion. He joined Thuzio to reflect on his basketball career, his conversion to Judaism, and his numerous entrepreneurial ventures including Stoudemire Wines and Stoudemire Farms. He also discusses the NBA bubble and the greatness of LeBron James in this exclusive interview recorded two weeks ago at our Thuzio Live & Unfiltered virtual event.

Topic: The Promise of Philanthropy Mark Gerson is a serial entrepreneur, investor, and philanthropist.  He is the co-founder of Gerson Lehrman Group (GLG), a knowledge marketplace with more than 700,000 experts, Thuzio, Julius, Voray, and Quality Reviews. Most recently, he founded and Chairs a venture studio, Create, backed by 20 of New York City’s most successful founders, including that of Crunch, Dia & Co, Yieldstreet, Lola, SLT and more. The objective of the studio is to build forward thinking, best in class companies with extraordinary people.  In the nonprofit space, Mark is the co-founder and Chairman of United Hatzalah, the pioneering crowd-sourced system of volunteer first responders that enables Israelis to receive lifesaving treatment within the crucial three minutes following any kind of trauma. He is also the co-founder and Chairman of African Mission Healthcare, which supports the work of Christian medical missionaries who perform indispensable clinical care throughout Africa. Mark is a graduate of Williams College and Yale Law School. He is married to Rabbi Erica Gerson, and they and their four children live in New York City. In this wide ranging interview, we cover: 1. Tikkun Olam 2. Jewish/Christian Relations 3. ROI/ Business & Charity Nexus 4. You Can't Lose by Giving 5. Maimonides and creating a giving nature 6.The 80/20 Rule in Charity And much much more!  

When he retired from the NFL, Tiki Barber realized there was a business opportunity around business entertainment done differently. Seven years later, Thuzio, the company he co-founded, has created a new format for business entertainment. I sat down with Tiki and his Thuzio co-founder Jared Augustine to talk about the inspiration behind the business and why they believe the virtual event platform is here to stay for business entertainment.

When he retired from the NFL, Tiki Barber realized there was a business opportunity around business entertainment done differently. Seven years later, Thuzio, the company he co-founded, has created a new format for business entertainment. I sat down with Tiki and his Thuzio co-founder Jared Augustine to talk about the inspiration behind the business and why they believe the virtual event platform is here to stay for business entertainment.

Mike Schmidt is a Philadelphia Phillies legend and member of the baseball Hall of Fame. He joined Thuzio in June, 2018 to discuss his career and the evolution of baseball. Schmidt also comments on team comraderie and the culture necessary to win a World Series, as he did in 1980.

Jared Goff is the current quarterback for the Los Angeles Rams and a two-time Pro Bowler. He joined Thuzio in July, 2018 to reflect on his young career, leadership, getting drafted first overall by the Rams, and living up to expectations. Goff also notes the importance of leading by example and how he hopes to be remembered as more than a football player.

The McCourty twins currently play for the New England Patriots where they won Super Bowl LIII in 2019 together. They joined Thuzio to discuss their careers in football, their epic Super Bowl run and much more. They also reflected on their experience growing up without their father from the age of 3, their lives outside of football and plenty of other NFL memories.

Lisa Leslie played her whole career for the Los Angeles Sparks being considered one of the best players in history and got inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2015. She joined Thuzio to discuss her career in basketball, how she succeeded in both school and athletics, her mental process during tough times and much more. She also reflected on her experience winning as both a coach and player, how she keeps a balance with family life and plenty of other WNBA memories.

Michael Irvin played his whole career for the Dallas Cowboys being considered one of the best wide receivers in history and got inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2007. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in football, how he strove to be the best with motivation, the egos in their star-lined locker room and much more. He also reflected on his experience at the University of Miami, his draft experience with the Cowboys and plenty of other NFL memories.

Joe Theismann played the majority of his career with the Washington Redskins where he won Super Bowl XVII and got inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame in 2003. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in football, his thoughts on adversity and commitment and much more. He also reflected on his experience playing for the Redskins, views on college players being paid and plenty of other NFL memories.

Ric Flair spent the majority of his wrestling as one of the most iconic in the business for WWE and WCW. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in wrestling, some of the most memorable matches against guys like Andre the Giant, his retirement from an industry he dedicated his life too and much more. He also reflected on his experience of becoming world champion and plenty of other wrestling memories.

Sam Darnold is currently the starting quarterback for the New York Jets and he was drafted 3rd in the 2018 NFL draft. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in football, who he looked up to growing up, his hard work to succeed to leave a legacy and much more. He also reflected on his experience playing at USC where he had to first redshirt and after that he was the backup before finally taking over as the starter and plenty of other NFL memories.

Brian Leetch played the majority of his career for the New York Rangers being considered one of the best defensemen in history and getting inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2009. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in Hockey, how he suffered a major ankle injury, his opinions on the current Rangers defensive core and much more. He also reflected on his experience playing for the New York Rangers during the 1994 Stanley Cup run, what it's like to play at Madison Square Garden and plenty of other NHL memories.

Wade Boggs played the majority of his career with the New York Yankees and Boston Red Sox winning a World Series with the Yankees in 1996. He is considered to be one of the best hitters in history with over 3,000 hits and getting into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in baseball, how he lost his major contract and millions of dollars, what it's like to play for two of the most legendary ball clubs in the league and much more. He also reflected on his experience playing with young Derek Jeter to make a run for the World Series in 1996 and plenty of other MLB memories.

Randall Cunningham played the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles and got inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in football, his experience playing in Philadelphia, what it's like to coach your own kid and so much more. He also reflected on his historic moments during his career, what motivates him to be the best and plenty of other NFL memories.

Zdeno Chara played the majority of his career with the Boston Bruins winning a Stanley Cup with them in 2011 as one of the league's top defenseman. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in hockey, his experience winning the Stanley Cup, what it's like to play hockey on a daily basis on the mind and body and so much more. He also reflected on his experience growing up in Czech, how he got into loving the sport of Hockey and plenty of other NHL memories.

Keith Hernandez played the majority of his career with the New York Mets and St Louis Cardinals winning a World Series with each team. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in baseball, how he ended up with a small role on legendary show Seinfeld, disagreements with Cardinals manager Whitey Herzog, what happened with the up and down career of Matt Harvey and more. He also reflected on the infamous Billy Buckner play during the 1986 World Series that ended in him winning his second World Series and plenty of other career memories.

Jeremiah Trotter played the majority of his career with the Philadelphia Eagles eventually getting inducted into the Eagles Hall of Fame. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in football, how he rose up the ranks from special teams to all-pro starter, what it's like to play under Andy Reid and more. He also reflected on his experience with his grueling knee injury at the end of his college career that impacted his NFL draft experience and plenty of other NFL memories.

Derek Fisher played the majority of his career with the Los Angeles Lakers winning 5 championships and playing in the most playoff games in history. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in basketball, his infamous buzzer-beater that changed his career, what it was like to play with Kobe Bryant and more. He also reflected on some tough times he's had to go through at the end of his career and plenty of other NBA memories.

An interview with the Thuzio Co-Founders - Tiki Barber (former New York Giants running back and current CBS Talk Show Host), and Jared Augustine (current CEO of Thuzio, CEO of Julius Influencer Marketing, and former Director at Seamless - now Grubhub).

Ryne Sandberg played the majority of his career with the Chicago Cubs and ended his career with 10 all-star game appearances. He joined Thuzio to discuss his career in baseball, some of the most memorable games and moments in his career and much more. He also reflected on his experience playing under the bright lights in Wrigley Field and plenty of other MLB memories.

David Wells bounced around between nine teams in his 21 year MLB career. He joined Thuzio and Tiki Barber to discuss his career in baseball, why he didn't become a starter until he was 30-years-old, the crazy night before his perfect game with the New York Yankees, the emotions of pitching a perfect game and more. He also reflected on his relationship with Joe Torre, who Wells admittedly did not like, the big 1998 Yankees vs. Orioles brawl and plenty of other MLB memories.

David Wright didn't think he was good enough to make it to MLB. He hated failure more than he loved success. In this week's Thuzio Live & Unfiltered podcast, he discusses when he finally figured out he was good enough to make it to the pros. He also shares his thoughts on the Mets-Yankees rivalry, how his shortcomings have made him a better person and player and more. Wright didn't shy away from talking about the rougher moments of his career and opened up by sharing unfiltered stories baseball fans will enjoy.

Allen Iverson joined Thuzio to talk about his 14 year NBA career, the famous crossover on Michael Jordan and achieving his dreams. "They used to laugh at me and I'm not laughing at them now, but my dream came true," Iverson said of dreaming at a young age of being a basketball player. He also discussed how much Michael Jordan meant to him as a basketball player, crying after watching Chicago Bulls losses and finally meeting MJ and thinking he didn't look real. "I was 21 years old and it was the first time I ever played against him, but when they threw that ball up, showtime. Everybody knows who #23 is all over the world, but tonight you're going to know who #3 is."

Scottie Pippen joined Thuzio ahead of the 2020 NBA All-Star Game to share the best moments from his 17 season NBA career. Pippen revealed that he was fired by the Bulls in 2019, shared his feelings on Chicago's roster, and explained why Phil Jackson was the "coolest coach ever." He also talked about Kobe Bryant, the relationship they had and the type of person Kobe was. "He believed in striving to be the best," Pippen said.

In this episode, Hall welcomes Jared Augustine, CEO and Co-Founder of Thuzio. Thuzio is a sports events and media company based in New York that hosts pop-up events and produces live shows with iconic athletes. Alongside Jared, Thuzio is run with the combined work of Tiki Barber (New York Giants) and Mark Gerson (GLG). Jared worked in the venture-backed technology businesses nearly his entire career, however, he welcomes and is enjoying the different challenges associated with running Thuzio. Even though they are a small company now, they are a force to be reckoned with and they are very excited about the future. Visit Thuzio at   Jared can be contacted via LinkedIn at and on Twitter at He can also be contacted via email at

"Don't get hit!" Tiki Barber NFL NY Giant retired as one of the best career rushers and receivers, now cofounder Thuzio and Grove Group Management is interviewed by David Cogan of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.grovegroupmanagement.com www.eliances.com 

"Don't get hit!" Tiki Barber NFL NY Giant retired as one of the best career rushers and receivers, now cofounder Thuzio and Grove Group Management is interviewed by David Cogan of the Eliances Heroes radio show broadcast on am and fm network channels, internet radio, and online syndication. www.grovegroupmanagement.com www.eliances.com 

In front of a live audience, Yogi Roth sat down with future Hall of Famer Antonio Gates as they talked about his journey and successes as a record-setting tight end for the San Diego and Los Angeles Chargers. Gates never played a down of college football, but he was a star basketball player at Kent State University, leading his team to the 2002 Elite Eight and averaging over 20 points per game in his senior season. After being told he was too short to play in the NBA, Gates garnered the interest of 19 NFL teams, and the rest is history. The eight-time Pro Bowler and five-time All-Pro is recognized as one of the best undrafted free agents in NFL history.Gates describes how seeking trust, happiness and a “peace of mind” have been essential over the course of his career. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the journey and life lessons that took Gates from the basketball courts of Detroit to becoming the all-time leader in touchdown receptions among NFL tight ends. Visit https://www.yogiroth.com/podcast/ or follow @YogiRoth for new episodes about college football and how sport and humanity are a huge element of high performers.The Yogi Roth Show continues to partner with Kona Red coffee where they source some of the rarest, most sought after coffee in the world. Be sure to check out www.KonaRed.com, where you can learn about their premium coffee beans and cold-brewed coffee.

From helping grow Seamless, to CoFounding Julius with Tiki Barber and becoming the CEO of Thuzio, Jared lays out the playbook on how to create a great product, lead and grow. Thuzio is hiring & Jared talks about what he wants in an ideal employee, collaborating with other companies and tips on how he built his network. Thuzio is currently partnered with Seedvest in a crowdfunding campaign to grow Thuzio into new markets.  https://www.thuzio.com/ www.CharlieNYC.com 

This incredible conversation with Metta World Peace takes you inside the mind, heart and journey of one of the most recognizable figures in sport. Metta shares, in a style that is fully his, what his ‘normal' was like growing up as a child as well as the various stages of his career in the NBA. During a live event created by Thuzio, which creates unique and unfiltered events with sport figures, Metta will capture you with the details of his youth in New York City to making tough decisions and eventually using his competitiveness to get him on a championship path in the NBA. Metta describes his transition to the pros, that night in Detroit known as the ‘Malice at the Palace,' and how he overcame massive internal battles that had defined him for so long. This inspiring conversation with host Yogi Roth details the growth of Metta as a human being. The Yogi Roth Show podcast is presented by KonaRed, a leader in the coffee industry that sources some of the rarest, most sought after coffee in the world. It is grown on the volcanic mountain slopes of Hawaii where each coffee cherry is hand picked at peak ripeness. Be sure to check out www.KonaRed.com, where you can learn about their premium coffee beans, cold brewed coffee or Cascara, the Hawaiian Coffee Fruit.Follow Metta World Peace at his website: https://www.mettaworldpeace.com/ or @MettaWorldPeaceFor more conversions around sports and humanity visit www.YogiRoth.com/podcast or follow @YogiRoth.

Bryon Scott joined Yogi Roth during a live event in Los Angeles to discuss his path from a young boy with big dreams in Los Angeles to a key member of the ‘Showtime Lakers' to the Lakers head coach and much more.During the Showtime era, the Los Angeles Lakers embarked on a historic run through the 1980's capturing four Championships under head coach Pat Riley and, perhaps more importantly, finally took down their rival Boston Celtics in the finals not once, but twice. Alongside stars such as Magic Johnson and Kareem Abdul-Jabbar was Byron Scott. As the centerpiece of the transition from “Showtime” to the Kobe Bryant era of Lakers basketball, Scott has seen it all in the NBA. In fact, his last season in the NBA happened to be during 18-year-old Bryant's rookie year, and Scott relished the opportunity to mentor a player who he saw was going to become a star. Scott was also with the Lakers as head coach during Bryant's final game as an NBA player. He shared those stories and more on The Yogi Roth Show. Hear Scott discuss the challenges he faced growing up, his time at Arizona State, the high's of playing for the Los Angeles Lakers during one of their most prolific eras and transitioning to the role of coach in the league he spent 14 years in as a player.Learn more about Byron at http://officialbyronscott.com/ or follow him on twitterhttps://twitter.com/official_bscott. The sold out event was created by Thuzio, an events company that celebrates renowned athletes and their shared values in sports and business. Visit them at https://www.thuzio.com/.For more conversations around the humanity in sports visit https://www.yogiroth.com/podcast/ or follow @YogiRoth.

Known as one of the top 5 greatest American living athletes today, Jim Brown is in the NFL Hall of Fame, College Football Hall of Fame, the Lacrosse Hall of Fame and has accomplished much more in his life. Yogi was able to sit down with this sports icon in front of a live audience at a Thuzio event in Los Angeles. Jim Brown, who is also a complicated figure, has been in the middle of sport, entertainment, activism and conflict during his life. At 82, Jim Brown describes himself as a ‘driven person,' and delves into why he abruptly left the NFL and found his way to Hollywood as an actor ,where he broke down barriers in acting much like he did in life in activism alongside Muhammad Ali, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Bill Russell and more.His stories will take you back in time at Syracuse, where he almost left college, into an NFL huddle with the Cleveland Browns, a famous summit with elite athletes in 1967 that strove to change the country and even into a recent meeting with Donald Trump.He also describes the details behind his Amer-I-Can program and much more, you can learn more at http://www.amer-i-can.org/ or follow Jim Brown on Twitter at @JimBrownNFL32.Learn more about Thuzio events by visiting https://thuzio.com/.For more conversations around sports and humanity visit https://www.yogiroth.com/podcast/ or follow @YogiRoth on social media.

Matt Leinart and Vince Young did not grow up together, but ever since the 2006 National Championship game at the Rose Bowl they have evolved together. In short, these two Hall of Fame quarterbacks are connected for life because of a simple game.They joined The Yogi Roth Show and talked about that specific game, what motivated them and their respective teams at USC and Texas, and how their relationship has evolved since that fateful night in Pasadena.Furthermore, this conversation is in front of a live audience at a Thuzio event during the week of the 2018 USC vs Texas college football game, and the crowd was amped the entire time.For more conversations around sport, performance and the humanity within it visit https://www.yogiroth.com/podcast/ or follow @YogiRoth on all social media.For more information about Thuzio and their events visit https://thuzio.com/.

In front of a live audience, Los Angeles Rams quarterback Jared Goff joins The Yogi Roth Show where he shares elements of his path to LA. Yogi and Jared met when Jared was in high school at the Elite 11 Quarterback Competition and they will reflect on that day, when he was a freshman at Cal, the night of the NFL Draft and much more.Jared's story encompasses the word grit. He grew up undersized and under-recruited, but his passion and perseverance within the craft of football led him to being the top draft pick in the 2016 NFL Draft.After being the #1 pick, Jared Goff became a household name. His drive to succeed has allowed him to never flinch when facing adversity, and has made him the leader that he is today. Coming from an athletic family, Jared was always encouraged to be the best that he could be and to trust his preparation. Jared has always known that his dedication to football and ability to maintain his PACE (Performance After Critical Errors) would lead him to the league, however Jared shared that the most valuable tools he has learned to be a good player is to always be yourself, to trust your process and to listen. Follow him on social media @JaredGoff16 and for more podcast episodes visit www.YogiRoth.com/podcast/ or follow @YogiRoth.This podcast was brought to you with a partnership with Thuzio. Visit https://thuzio.com/ to learn more about events with sports celebrities.

We have finally made it to Yankees Opening Day! On today’s episode we discuss the Opening Day lineup, platoons that Aaron Boone might implement with Neil Walker, Tyler Wade, and Tyler Austin, Greg Bird’s surgery, and what him missing 6-8 weeks means for the Yanks. Then we recap the Thuzio event with Mark Teixeira that Andrew attended, Tex’s comments about Bird, and his playing days. Finally, we end the show with bold predictions and listener voicemails. ANNOUNCEMENT: Tickets for the BPCrew regular season events are on sale!  Go to: https://shop.bronxpinstripes.com/ to purchase! Dates for the 2018 Bronx Pinstripes Regular Season events:  Apr 7 v. BAL - Saturday, 1:05 - The Dugout May 26 v. LAA - Saturday, 7:15 - Bronx Brewery Jun 29 v. BOS - Friday, 7:05 - The Dugout Jul 22 v. NYM - Sunday, 8pm - Sunday night baseball - Bronx Brewery Aug 18 v. TOR - Saturday, 1pm - 1998 celebration - The Dugout - Breakfast beers for 20 years Sep 15 v. TOR - Saturday, 4:00PM - Pregame, TBD Get in touch: @YankeesPodcast @Andrew_Rotondi @ScottReinen Submit to the mailbag: bronxpinstripes.com/podcast Call the voicemail line: 646-480-0342 If you enjoy the podcast, please leave a rating and review!  #nyy #yankees #newyork #newyorksports #wfan #espn #mlb #baseball #sports

"At some point, your opportunity will hit. At the time when you're least expecting it. You have to be ready. You have to jump." Tiki Barber is one of the best all-purpose running backs in NFL history. He was undersized, under-recruited, and was given his first opportunity to play when the starting running back at UVA got injured. He never looked back. He grew up with his twin brother Ronde (also an NFL star and future hall-of-famer) and single mother who worked two jobs, and taught them what hard work, resiliency, and passion looked like. At UVA, Tiki studied business, and was quick to jump into media after being taken in the 2nd round of the NFL Draft. Like all athletes, Tiki knew that his playing career would end, but life after football could be huge -- as long as he worked hard and took advantage of the league's platform. Quickly, Tiki became versed in media, co-hosting the Today Show and Fox & Friends, while making appearances on a dozen other major properties. While rushing and catching for almost 2,500 yards in one season, Tiki also began his entrepreneurial career, co-founding Thuzio with his UVA classmate, Rick Gerson. Tiki's well-networked, works incredibly hard, and is amazingly articulate in sharing his life story with us -- including tips to becoming a better athlete, and ways to expedite your career in entrepreneurship. Hosted by professional athlete and entrepreneur, Suiting Up Podcast is a show that explores the psychology, playbook of tools, and strategies of the most influential people in sports, entrepreneurship, and entertainment.  Also, thanks to our sponsors Beachbody, Bombfell, and Mattress Firm. Get $25 off your first Bombfell purchase HERE, and head to mattressfirm.com/podcast to get the play-by-play on how you can monumentally improve your sleep today, tonight and tomorrow.

Melvin Gordon is one of the most electrifying running backs in the NFL but what is not seen on Sunday is his story. The Los Angeles Charger joins the LIFE WITHOUT LIMITS podcast with Yogi Roth and shares elements of his competitive journey.Beginning in Kenosha, Wisconsin Melvin found that his creative work ethic would lead him to developing a skill set that allowed him to be one of the top players in the nation coming out of high school. For example, as a child he and his Dad would dig through trash cans and find water bottles to use as cones when doing agility work.That work ethic translated to college where he became a Heisman Trophy Finalist. A key to his success is his grit, which Melvin continued to develop during late nights in Madison, Wisconsin, working out past 2am to maintain his edge. That edge led him to becoming a first round NFL Draft pick.Melvin also shares his process with Yogi: from processing his father going to prison and being released, how he is able to ‘re-set' as a competitor and how he processes the sheer physicality of football.His vulnerability and candid nature will have you leaning in, as Melvin will motivate, inspire and remind all of us that the only limits we have in life are the one's we set ourselves.This conversation was captured at the Thuzio event in Los Angeles and much love to them for creating this conversation.Visit www.MelvinGordon.com to learn more about Melvin's story.For more conversations around those Seeking to be their best self visit www.YogiRoth.com.#LifeWithoutLimits@YogiRoth on all social media

In this episode I talk about the different resources that can help on your quest to be A Frugal Athlete. From books to podcasts to other platforms, this is great information that can build your financial base. I also highlight two athletes that are helping their peers become frugal athletes. I also divulge in what I learned at a Thuzio conference I went to and talk about another conference I'm attending at the NBA all star weekend. Books: Winning the Money Game , Athlete CEO, Brands Win Championships, Athletes Are Brands Too, Free Agent, Money Shot, New Money Staying Rich, Is There Life after the NFL, Rich Dad Poor Dad, Millionaire Next Door, Think and Grow Rich, Richest Man in Babylon, Pogues Basic Money. PODCAST: Dave Ramsey Show, Listen Money Matters, Stacking Benjamins, You Need A Budget, Smart Passive Income. For more information make sure you check the website www.afrugalathlete.com and follow us on all the s --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/afrugalathlete/support

    Jen Groover has been tagged by SUCCESS MAGAZINE as a “One-Woman Brand,” a “Creativi- ty and Innovation Guru” and a leading “Serial Entrepreneur” by Entrepreneur Magazine and ranked #8 by SAP in the Top 51 Influencers of Human Potential. Jen Groover’s name has quickly become synonymous with innovation, entrepreneurship and evolution. She was recently nominated as a UN delegate to the first ever Global Accelerator for the Global Entrepreneurs Council. She also made history at the NYSE, as a member of the first all-female group to ring the opening bell and made Forbes’ list of “50 Founders You Need to Follow on Twitter.” Jen’s energy and multi-faceted, diverse wisdom make her a highly sought after speaker on topics ranging from business to leadership, empowerment to emotional intelligence to healthy living, and enhancing productivity. Her influence and leadership has aligned her with amazing brands, such as USANA Health Sciences, Avon, Verizon and SkyMall, for which Jen has had various roles as a spokeswoman and consultant; and organizations such as Career Wardrobe, Wish Upon a Hero Foundation, Pride & Glory, Zee Mee, Vuid and CNN Hero award-winning non-prof- it, Back on My Feet, for which Jen serves as a board member. Her success skyrocketed with the creation of the Butler Bag, the world’s first compartmental- ized handbag, that became a multi-million dollar brand, and has not stopped since. Jen spring- boarded the Butler Bag’s success into an entire lifestyle brand, found at a variety of price points and well known retailers, which led to the creation of subsequent lifestyle brands, Leader Girlz, and Empowered by Jen Groovers. Leader Girlz teaches young girls the importance of em- powerment through play, while the recently launched “Empowered by Jen Groover” brand, including her one-hour PBS special and forthcoming book, comprises a variety of consumer products that encompass her quotes and inspire people to live life with passion and purpose. The success and momentum of Jen Groover’s empowerment movement has led to the vision and launch of the Empowered Economy Initiative, which encourages corporations and uni- versities to combine efforts in order to educate and support small business owners and entre- preneurs in their communities, thereby stimulating the economy; as well as the development of Jen’s upcoming, highly integrated tech platform, “Empowered for Purpose,” which will serve as a foundation for further expansion of the ”Empowered by Jen Groover” brand. She is also an advisor/partner for a new company called Thuzio, started by Tiki Barber and Mark Gerson, that is an innovative business model blending sports management and sports entertainment. Most recently, Jen launched the innovative economic and innovation movement for entrepre- neurs and small business owners Jumpstart StartUp, a first of its kind pop-up shop, which kicked off in Philadelphia in October, 2016, and is currently scaling to 10 cities nationwide. The groundbreaking venture features a curated matchmaking conversion of business experts, global brands and entrepreneurs, creating an inspired, unique experience to support small business growth and accelerate brands. Jen is a top business and lifestyle contributor and content creator for major television networks such as ABC, CBS, CNBC, NBC, Fox News, Fox Business News, and the The CW. Jen also contributed editorial pieces to several prominent business magazines and online resources in- cluding The Huffington Post, Entrepreneur Magazine, Positively Positive, The Daily Love, and HealthyStyle NY. Her products, brand and work have been featured in hundreds of media out- lets including O! The Oprah Magazine, Redbook, People, US Weekly, SUCCESS and En- trepreneur. Coming in the Fall of 2017, Jen will be releasing three books - a relaunch of her best-selling What If? & Why Not?, with update resources, Optimized Potential, and #Empowered (based on her PBS Special), with Make this Matter & CO Publishing. Jen’s passion for inspiring others to realize their greatest potential on all levels, which was origi- nally realized in her first business right out of college in the fitness industry and as a National level fitness competitor, continues as the driving force behind her many successful brands. Jen’s diverse experiences and businesses span many different industries and she has no desire to slow down anytime soon. She constantly motivates and inspires through her key- note speaking engagements for corporations, universities and organizations all over the world. Jen continues to strive toward her ultimate goal, which is to innovate in every industry she is inspired to play in, while empowering others to achieve their goals. Jen is more than a mul- tifaceted, multitalented individual - she is, undoubtedly, a force to be reckoned with. Jen be- lieves in active participation and lives by the belief that “if you are going to complain about something you better be willing to inspire change.”

In this episode we talk to John Turnbull, Sr. Vice President of Business Development at Thuzio.

Being an All-Pro running back in the NFL was not Tiki Barber’s dream job. Microsoft, or another computer programming giant was Barber’s goal until the New York Giants called his name in the second round of the 1997 NFL Draft. Barber graduated high school with a 4.0 grade point average, played football at the University of Virginia on an athletic scholarship. When he stepped foot on campus, he wanted to be an astronaut, but then found his way studying management and information systems (MIS). The former ACC Player of the Year went on to spend 10 seasons with the Giants, where he set more than a dozen franchise records before retiring in his prime, one year before the Giants’ victory in Super Bowl XLII. “I was very comfortable walking away from the game when I did because my dreams were going elsewhere and my passion was going elsewhere,” Barber said. He says it is serendipity that his path took him to New York. The shy boy from Blacksburg, Virginia, who was born premature, was now in the middle of the media capitol. This led to weekly media appearances and host opportunities to help land his first post-playing endeavor as a correspondent on NBC’s Today and an analyst for Sunday Night Football. But he realized just because media was a common post retirement career for pro athletes, it was not his dream. Born premature, along with his twin brother Ronde, Barber says he and his brother were always taught by their mother to be their own person, never what someone thought you should be. “As you get older and you turn into a really good athlete, that’s how people want to define you,” Barber said. “My mother wasn’t going to let that happen.” In 2012, Barber and business partner Mark Gerson founded Thuzio, an online marketplace for talent booking. A second business, Julius, followed as well as authoring his autobiography, Tiki: My Life and the Game Beyond, and a number of children’s books. He remains in broadcasting as co-host of national CBS Sports Radio show “Tiki and Tierney” with Brandon Tierney. Barber, a father of six, hopes others realize the same message his mom taught him as they begin their careers, whether it be in professional sports or the finance world. Influencer (INFLCR) founder and CEO Jim Cavale, a lifelong Giants fan, sat down with Barber at his New York City offices to hear more of his story and his advice for young athletes, leaders and entrepreneurs. In this conversation, Barber gives advices for those pursuing a college athletics career today: - Have confidence in yourself and learn to be sociable - Use the access your name will get you to engage with alumni - Be a self-starter and take initiative - Think about social media with a purpose to tell your story - Know your market, your followers on social media - Have a plan Follow @TikiBarber on Twitter and Facebook or on Snapchat at tiki.barber. Jim Cavale has been an entrepreneur since college, when he co-founded a sports TV/Radio streaming network for his university, and then created a product to sell to other universities to help them stream their sporting events. Since then, Jim has exited multiple businesses, most recently selling his equity as President of Iron Tribe Fitness (http://irontribefitness.com) after more than six years in which he helped lead the brand from one gym in Alabama to more than 40 gym locations across America from Seattle to Miami. He is a three-time INC. 5000 entrepreneur who has recently founded two new emerging brands in the GLOW beauty on demand app (http://theGLOWapp.com) and the Influencer (http://INFLCR.com) SaaS product that empowers brands to partner with their brand ambassadors on social media. Jim is a published author with Entrepreneur Press (https://www.amazon.com/B-S-Guide-Brand-Building-Direct-Response/dp/1599185334), has spoken on stages of all sizes and publishes content regularly at http://JimCavale.com Follow him @JimCavale on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and Snapchat.

In this episode we talk to Jess Scott, VP of People at Thuzio.

Episode 55 "Digital Branding" The panel discusses how companies and sports organizations are tackling branding and storytelling in the digital age. Russ talks about the origin of Front Office Sports and how it's come a long way from just being a student run website. The panel also touches on influence marketing and how the brand to influencer relationship will look in 2017. Panel: Brandon Fleshman- Digital Media Coordinator at Under Armour https://twitter.com/brandonfleshman Garrett Green- Digital Media Strategy at VaynerMedia https://twitter.com/garrettgreen Russ Wilde JR. - Brand Strategy at Thuzio and COO of Front Office Sports https://twitter.com/RussWildeJr http://www.frontofficesports.org/ Introduction and closing voice over provided by Dylan Black https://twitter.com/dylanblackradio Listen to the show: Itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/p... Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/popternative Follow The Host and show on Twitter: https://twitter.com/PeteyBeats https://twitter.com/PopTernative Like PopTernative on Facebook: https://Facebook.com/PopTernative

Former New York Giants running back and current co-host of Tiki and Tierney Tiki Barber joins JB from the CBS Sports Radio studios. Tiki talks about his time with the Giants, Strahan, Coughlin, decision to retire, his radio show, Thuzio, the changing NFL, and a whole lot more.

Tiki Barber joins us to discuss his thoughts on Ted Wells' "Deflategate" report which was released this week, his advice for vets on the Tamps Bay Bucs welcoming Jameis Winston into the lockerroom and the latest with Barber's company Thuzio, which matches current and retired athletes with the right businesses for speaking engagements and appearances. We also discuss the fallout from Mayweather-Pacquiao as well as the Kentucky Derby. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio.

Tiki Barber, the all-time leading rusher for the New York Giants, joins us to discuss his unique sports business Thuzio as well as top storylines from the NFL. Ric Bucher, Bleacher Report national NBA reporter and TNT broadcaster stops by to discuss the Clippers $2B sale to Steve Ballmer as well as the future of NBA star Kevin Love amongst other NBA topics. Follow us on Twitter @SBRadio

Tea Party Facebook Infiltration – Married with Farting – Thuzio – Brent’s Neck Karma – Diaper Dilemma – Trevor’s Scandinavia Vacation    

Ryan Deighan of OrangeAppleBanana.com joins me to talk about the new service, Thuzio, where, for a fee, you can engage with some of your favorite stars of the sports world. We talk which athletes we’d most like to hang with. We end with a little Knicks and NBA.