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Dan Bartholomae and I cover a lot in this conversation because there has been a lot going on with the Broncos. Bartholomae starts off explaining how WMU is going to play a hockey game at their football stadium next year and turning it into a weeklong community opportunity to get on the ice. We then talk about the new Kalamazoo Event Center that will be the new home of the WMU hockey and basketball programs. Bartholomae takes me behind-the-scenes of their men's basketball coaching search and that naturally leads into a discussion about scheduling games with the expansion of March Madness. The conversation ends with Bartholomae sharing his department's strategy for uniform patches and why it won't be a failure if they don't have a patch by the fall. 0:00 Introduction3:20 Hockey at a Football Stadium8:05 New Arena for Basketball and Hockey14:30 Opportunities with the Old Arena Space20:05 Men's Basketball Head Coach Search28:35 Scheduling Fallout from Expansion of March Madness & CFP33:55 Uniform Patch Strategy36:50 Advice for Almost ADsAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts.PILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue.Game One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour.

Mitch Harper and Nate Slack tackle a packed week in Cougar sports, from the ongoing Brendan Sorsby eligibility saga and Texas Tech’s role in the controversy to their updated Top 7 Big 12 quarterbacks. They revisit Collin Cowherd’s old BYU–Team USA comparison, break down early storylines for BYU hoops and the new Big 12 schedule matrix, and debate whether BYU should explore alternatives to Nike as Utah parts ways with Under Armour. The guys also spotlight Bruce Branch III and Ben Barton in Cougar Tales, draft Kalani Sitake’s top career wins, and close with injury updates on defensive backs Faletau Satuala and Jonathan Kabeya.

库里与李宁十年4亿美元的合作，大概率是2026年运动服饰行业最重要的新闻。前者是最近10年NBA最伟大的球星之一，他在38岁的职业生涯暮年，签下了一份顶级金额的代言合同，并且是与一家中国运动品牌。以上元素已经足够引人好奇，但如果考虑到2025年，库里刚刚与合作了13年的安德玛分道扬镳，并且在大半年的时间里迟迟未敲定新的合作品牌——整件事的戏剧性就更强了。《商业就是这样》曾经讲述过费德勒与优衣库的合作，库里李宁的合作与它有诸多相似之处，但后者所处的球鞋市场本身，如今也正在格局重塑的阶段，这让我们更加好奇，这次合作是如何发生的，又将往何处去？| 主播 |肖文杰| 嘉宾 |hualun，播客《翻转体育》主播| 时间轴 |02:58 三个主角：库里、李宁和安德玛04:50 库里签约安德玛是耐克史上最大失误之一10:11 库里是安德玛最大的“贵人”15:19 安德玛当时可能真的没准备好23:13 错失克拉克，库里和安德玛分道扬镳的导火索30:58 库里和李宁合作的三个特别之处33:18 韦德之道和李宁的至暗时刻38:14 金珍君，被低估的CEO43:30 篮球鞋市场的“同心圆”45:30 库里李宁与费德勒优衣库合作十分相似48:34 库里对高尔夫十分认真53:47 耐克和乔丹开创的球鞋生意，逻辑变了吗？59:18 库里新合作的拉锯，体现出了价值认知的错配| 延伸资料 |Vol.81 费德勒的商业成功，并非理所当然翻转体育 - “库李”之道 | 库里能帮李宁打赢全球化的鞋帮大战吗？San Francisco Chronicle - Warriors' Steph Curry signs $400M deal with China's Li-Ning, ending shoe free agencyGQ - Steph Curry Is Entering a Bold New Sneaker EraBusiness Insider - Stephen Curry and Under Armour end their 13-year partnership as the sportswear company restructures to revive salesMarketWatch - Steph Curry likely made $300 million with Under Armour. Can his next step match Roger Federer's post-Nike success?MarketWatch - Kevin Plank is returning as Under Armour's CEO. He faces an uphill climb, an analyst saysBarron's - Under Armour Tanks 18% After Earnings. Sales Continue to Slide.Axios - The decline of the basketball shoeBusiness Insider - Nike's new CEO said the company messed up 3 key areas that he's trying to fixWall Street Journal - Inside Nike's Reinvention of the Air JordanGQ - Exclusive: Dwyane Wade and Designer Alejandro Ingelmo on Their New Li-Ning Sneaker CollaborationForbes - Roger Federer On Why He Ditched Nike For A $300 Million Uniqlo Deal| 后期制作 |kk| 声音设计 |刘三菜| 收听方式 |你可以通过小宇宙、苹果播客、Spotify、喜马拉雅、网易云音乐、QQ音乐、荔枝、豆瓣等平台收听节目。| 认识我们 |微信公众号：第一财经YiMagazine联系我们：thatisbiz@yicai.com

Start your morning with Buzzcast with Abe Madkour and Ben Portnoy from Las Vegas:  Brendan Sorsby's injunction reverberates throughout the NACDA convention; Utah ends Under Armour relationship; and what to expect at SBJ-NACDA sessions 00:28 Brendan Sorsby injunction reaction felt around NACDA 03:27 Revenue generation is the hot topic in Las Vegas 05:22 The role of GMs in college athletics 05:54 Utah splits with Under Armour 07:15 SBJ-NACDA sessions preview Sign up for SBJ 360, our free, daily newsletter. SBJ 360 delivers a concise, high-level overview of the most important stories shaping the sports industry. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Interview Date: May 31st, 2026Episode Summary:In this episode, Alison Stroming shares her inspiring journey from classical ballet training to building a dynamic career across concert dance, commercial work, teaching, choreography, and entrepreneurship. She reflects on her early training at the School of American Ballet and American Ballet Theatre's JKO School, the challenges of rejection, and the career-defining opportunities that led her to dance with Alberta Ballet, Ballet San Jose, and Dance Theatre of Harlem.Alison opens up about transitioning from ballet into the commercial dance world, including her move to Los Angeles and booking major opportunities with artists such as Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Brent Faiyaz, Kanye West, and more. She highlights the importance of versatility, visibility, resilience, and trusting your instincts while navigating the dance industry.Beyond performing, Alison discusses the launch of A.S. Dancewear and what it takes to build a business while remaining connected to the dance community. She shares how the pandemic shifted her priorities and pushed her to redefine success on her own terms. Her story is a powerful reminder that a dance career does not have to follow one path, and that persistence, adaptability, and strong relationships can open doors in many different directions.Shownotes:00:02 – Introduction to Alison Stroming's journey03:18 – Early training and dance family background04:30 – Nutcracker performance sparks ballet passion05:44 – Transitioning from competition to ballet06:45 – Rejection leads to first contract08:18 – Navigating companies and finding alignment09:30 – Touring internationally expands artistic growth11:19 – Moving to LA for commercial dance12:10 – First major job with Jennifer Lopez13:30 – Pandemic forces major career pivot13:54 – Launching A.S. Dancewear brand15:29 – Shifting business focus and priorities17:21 – Setting long-term Broadway career goals25:28 – Versatility essential across dance styles42:43 – Balancing entrepreneurship with dance careerBiography:Alison Stroming is a professional dancer, model, teacher, choreographer, and entrepreneur. Born in Recife, Brazil and raised in New York City, she began her formal ballet training at age nine at the School of American Ballet before continuing on full scholarship at the Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis School at American Ballet Theatre. She later joined ABT Studio Company before beginning her professional career with Alberta Ballet.Alison has performed with Alberta Ballet, Ballet San Jose, and Dance Theatre of Harlem, where she danced principal roles and toured internationally. She has also performed with Aretha Franklin at the Kennedy Center Honors and toured with Sarah McLachlan during the Hope Rising! Canadian Tour.As a commercial dancer and model, Alison has appeared in campaigns for Tumi, Canon, Under Armour, Free People Movement, Adidas, McDonald's, and American Eagle. She has also worked on projects for Jennifer Lopez, India Arie, Mariah Carey, Kendrick Lamar, Brent Faiyaz, and Kanye West.In 2018, Alison launched A.S. Dancewear, a brand focused on mentorship, empowerment, and supporting dancers. She continues to perform, teach, choreograph, and inspire dancers around the world.Connect with Alison:Website: https://www.alisonstroming.comA.S. Dancewear: https://www.asdancewear.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/alisonstromingFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/AlisonStroming

Special thanks to Triangle for sponsoring this episode. Triangle's founder, Matt, is offering a complimentary one-hour strategy session for founders seeking to grow their personal brand. I can't recommend this service enough, and get in quick as there are only three remaining slots available this month! Get in touch at matt@mattswain.com or book directly at https://www.triangle-branding.com/book-a-call What if the blueprint for building a multi-million dollar business from scratch was sitting right in front of you? In this episode of World's Greatest Business Thinkers, host Nick Hague speaks with Art Juedes and Rick Gering, co-founders of Eastbay,  about how a chance meeting at a Wisconsin 10K race led to the creation of Eastbay, one of the most influential mail-order athletic retailers in history. Starting with just 108 pairs of running shoes, they built a multi-million-dollar business by focusing relentlessly on direct customer access, operational excellence, and fast adaptation to customer behavior.  The conversation explores how Eastbay survived supplier crises, built loyalty through community rather than marketing, and maintained a 40-year partnership grounded in trust and compromise. It's a masterclass in customer obsession, entrepreneurial resilience, and building enduring competitive advantage without massive capital.  What You Will Learn: How to build a competitive advantage through radical customer focus Why operational excellence becomes your moat when you lack capital The pivot principle: Let your customers redesign your business model:  How to navigate supplier relationships when you're undercapitalized Why trust and compromise are the non-negotiable foundations of long-term partnerships The framework for decision-making under uncertainty   If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions for doing this are here.   About Guest: Rick Gering and Art Juedes are co-founders of East Bay, the pioneering mail-order athletic footwear retailer that revolutionized direct-to-consumer sports retail. Born two days apart in June 1952 in Warsaw, Wisconsin, these lifelong runners transformed their passion for athletics and customer service into a business empire that grew from a basement operation to a $35+ million enterprise before their 1997 sale to Foot Locker. Their expertise spans supply chain innovation, brand building in competitive markets, and creating loyal communities through exceptional customer experience, lessons forged during the "sneaker wars" of the 1980s and 90s, when they secured exclusive partnerships with Nike, Reebok, and emerging brands like Under Armour.   Quotes: "We were at our wits' end trying to figure out how we would get product, how we would get shoes because we had no money. There were three of us who originally were going to go into it, and I had called Art to maybe be the fourth because he was the one who would have made it work. It was a number of chances all put together, by people who didn't really know what the end game was going to be." - Rick "Our first sale became our second business plan. Once the kids tried the shoes on, they weren't giving them up; they were selling right there. The kids couldn't wait to get the shoes so much that they loved them, so we realized that our idea to take orders and send shoes later was out the door." - Art "There weren't a lot of other distractions, so we really could focus on the athlete and our customer, listen and learn, and figure out what makes what's important to them. In a larger town, there's so much more noise that even the athletes get distracted. The big thing that we did differently than any other retail store is go directly to the kids." - Rick "We decided to go all in on the Nike Air line. If that line didn't sell, we were toast. But it was a great seismic shift for East Bay because Jordan was a seismic shift in the shoe and footwear industry. Before that, everyone looked at athletic footwear as equipment, and after that, athletic footwear became part of your identity." - Art Keywords: Primary Keywords (Core Themes): East Bay running shoes, mail order business, sneaker entrepreneurship, direct-to-athlete business model, small town startup, customer-centric business strategy, athletic footwear industry, Nike Air Jordan partnership, business partnership success, mail order catalog strategy Secondary Keywords (Related Subtopics): inventory management startup, supplier relationships Nike Reebok, business pivots adaptation, catalog marketing strategy, mail order logistics, athletic retail innovation, team sports sales, sneaker culture history, vertical integration business, customer service excellence, competitive advantage small business   Episode Resources: The Book of Eastbay on Amazon World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Apple Podcasts World's Greatest Business Thinkers on Spotify World's Greatest Business Thinkers on YouTube

Between the Top 5 Sports Brands among Singaporeans, namely Decathlon, Under Armour, Lululemon, Adidas & Nike, what is your favourite sports brand? Connect with us on Instagram: @kiss92fm @Glennn @angeliqueteo @officialtimoh Producer: @shalinisusan97See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Los titulares de la industria del deporte, con Patricia López, de 2Playbook.En el fútbol , Blue Crow Sports ha vendido el 99% del Club Deportivo Leganés a su socio minoritario 885 Capital. Por otro lado, la red social china Xiaohongsu emitirá gratis el Mundial 2026 en el gigante asiático tras llegar a un acuerdo con FIFA. Por su parte, la Liga F, en colaboración con Moeve, ha lanzado la Liga Futura Moeve para impulsar el fútbol base femenino con la participación de 12 equipos alevines. Finalmente, en baloncesto, Stephen Curry ha llegado a un contrato de 10 años con la marca china Li Ning como imagen de calzado, tras dejar Under Armour. ¿Quieres más podcast de la industria del deporte? Apunta: SPORTS, INSIDE by 2Playbook 2Playbook Breaking News ⁠PRO Media & Content⁠: https://open.spotify.com/show/4pXpJ3NwsyO6L7M0W3a1cQ?si=956ce22086854bf0⁠ ⁠PRO Fitness: https://open.spotify.com/show/5yDmPCCzjwuOd43wJ6P29T?si=78f0cdd11a6c48e5 ⁠PRO Deporte Inclusivo: https://open.spotify.com/show/46tEMEcA5qg1QhAW0DCyMx?si=e173f9087ebf49e6 ⁠PRO Women in Sport: https://open.spotify.com/show/2d40NKSP1eFhN9YkmTTzNA?si=1f53010f4e8d4d4fContacto, sugerencias y feedback: podcast@2playbook.com

President Trump signed an executive order to vet AI models before they are released. The hope is to prevent AI-enabled cyberattacks, but what will it mean for the investment boom?Also, Spain has the second highest unemployment rate in Europe despite also being one of the fastest-growing economies. We find out why.The UN has warned that this year's El Nino will be the worst in decades. This is expected to impact agriculture and food supply chains. We hear from a restaurant in the Philippines that relies on locally farmed produce on the preemptive measures they'll be taking ahead of any disruption to food supply chains. And, NBA star Steph Curry ended his multi-billion dollar deal with Under Armour and signed a new one with Chinese sports brand Li-Ning. Will this new sponsorship be just as lucrative?

NBA star Stephen Curry has signed a 10-year deal with Chinese sportswear company Li-Ning, ending his sneaker free agency after parting ways with Under Armour last November.

Garrett Klassy has been the AD at Fresno State for almost 2 years and is leading the Bulldogs into the Pac-12 this summer. Expect to hear a lot in this interview, beginning with the evolving profile of the FBS AD position. I asked Garrett if he thinks FBS ADs will always be the key decision-maker for head coaching hires throughout the department or if that will maybe fall off to a deputy AD in the future as the job becomes less day-to-day involvement and more of a big picture role. Klassy is also one of several former ADs that left the chair for a P4 deputy AD job that eventually launched him back into the AD chair at a different level. Has this trend become the norm? He then talks about the relaunch of the Pac-12 and why it makes sense for Fresno State. The conversation ends with some advice for those that may feel like they came up in one area of college athletics and feel typecasted and want to still progress towards the AD job. 0:00 Introduction1:27 Why Garrett Klassy thinks he was the right person at Fresno State two years ago10:14 Will ADs always be the decision-maker on head coaching hires?17:00 ADs becoming Deputies to launch into new AD chair position20:15 Relaunch of the Pac-12 discussion26:55 Pivoting after feeling typecasted to progress towards AD chairAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. PILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue.Game One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour.

Jovan Overshown has been at Baylor since 2017 and now serves as the Deputy AD/COO providing strategic direction for the athletic department. Jovan shares early in the conversation how she has learned to embrace new opportunities in revenue generation and what industries she looks to for inspiration and creative ideas that can be applied to Baylor. We talk about Leadership Waco and how programs like this can be vital for knowing and appreciating the people in a community. I also felt it was important to ask Jovan about what it's like showing up every day as a P4 Deputy AD/COO for the staff and what mindset she has to have to keep up with the changes. Jovan believes timing and alignment is everything when identifying potential AD opportunities. 0:00 Introduction2:27 Background4:50 Initiatives Javon is Most Proud of at Baylor (The People & The Revenue)6:50 Unlocking Revenue Generation Opportunities9:10 Inspiration for Studying & Replicating Ideas from Outside the Industry12:42 Giving Traditional Athletic Administrators AD Opportunities Versus Outsiders17:00 Leadership Waco20:52 LinkedIn for Analysis + Prospecting + Building New Donor Pipelines22:53 Mindset of a P4 Deputy & Chief Operating Officer25:25 Evaluating AD OpportunitiesNext week I'll share insights that you can only get from becoming an HEA Insider. Learn more about the new subscription bundle and help support my business while continuing to build your career with my industry insights on the AD position.AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts.PILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs.Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue.Game One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour.

In this highly anticipated episode of Kliq This, wrestling icon Kevin Nash and co-host Sean Oliver dive deep into a chaotic week across the sports and entertainment landscapes. The duo breaks down the latest drama from the hardwood, dissecting recent controversial officiating decisions surrounding NBA phenom Victor Wembanyama and debating whether league franchises ever have to truly answer for egregious on-court moments. Beyond basketball, Nash shares personal, nostalgic stories about his family's athletic background, reflecting on a time when powerhouse moves ran deep in the Nash bloodline long before modern professional leagues even existed. Behind the Curtain & Financial Realities The conversation shifts from the courts to the locker rooms as Nash offers a rare, unfiltered look into the early days of the wrestling business. He responds directly to modern critiques and historic documentaries, addressing his past interactions with iconic figures like Bruce Prichard and Shawn Michaels. Striking a balance between backstage politics and institutional change, the hosts explore how the legendary "Click" functioned as an accidental union that fundamentally shifted how talent contracts, global touring payouts, and locker room policies were structured. They also navigate the volatile world of modern finance, trading sharp critiques on the meteoric rise and fall of the cryptocurrency and NFT markets. Media Clicks & Cultural Anomalies Closing out the episode, the hosts pull no punches when discussing the current state of media consumption, exposing the calculated shift toward negative hit pieces designed purely to harvest internet traffic. They dissect the evolution of episodic television versus the breakneck pacing of global wrestling products, giving fans plenty to think about regarding how stories are told today. From bizarre "Florida Man" headlines involving intoxicated drone operators to geopolitical shifts in the Middle East and the encroaching reality of autonomous taxi cabs, this discussion promises a wild, thought-provoking ride through the cultural landscape. BlueChew-Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code NASH. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. Morgan & Morgan-If you're ever injured, you can check out Morgan & Morgan. Their fee is FREE unless they win. For more information go to ForThePeople.Com/KLIQ or dial #LAW (#529) from your cell phone. MUD/WTR-Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code KLIQ at mudwtr.com/KLIQ! #mudwtrpod Raycon- The Everyday Earbuds Classic are the perfect addition to your everyday routine. Go to BUYRAYCON.com/kliq to get 15% off. 00:00 Kliq This #203 01:00 NBA 11:15 SHORT Kevin Nash has always talked like this 11:59 NY Knicks 17:18 BREAK MORGAN & MORGAN 18:53 BOND MARKET 23:34 XRP 25:16 30 yr Treasury Yield 26:36 Gas Prices 27:57 The lack of Trump bumper stickers 28:39 Mt Nashmore of US Presidents 29:36 My cheap Headset 30:59 Nash and Corny during the midterms? 31:15 The Kliq was the most effective union the wrestling business had ever seen. 37:33 Does Bruce Prichard have heat with me? 41:11 Under Armour 41:56 TV Rights in sports 47:06 Bad Fan Interactions 50:56 BREAK MUD/WTR 54:16 Kyle Busch 55:13 KEV, I WATCHED RAW… 55:34 Who are the heels in Fatu/Roman & Usos? 56:57 Finger poke of doom 01:01:26 Brock was a genuine surprise, but shouldn't the retirement stand rather than rematch at Clash? 01:02:32 Breakker used for heel save at the end--underused? 01:06:46 6 man tag match 01:08:11 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:10:45 Trump MIGHT annihilate Iran 01:14:46 WHAT do Wrestling podcasts cover? 01:16:52 The Spoiler spot 01:17:38 Fl vs NJ 01:20:41 Lime Bikes 01:23:31 Nuclear Powers 01:24:34 The Samson Option 01:34:07 Pre Cursor to World War 01:35:56 how to stay safe abroad 01:36:23 BREAK RAYCON 01:38:41 Ricky Banderas 01:40:08 Man on Fire on Netflix 01:41:41 Interpret a scent 01:44:34 MOTS-c Peptide 01:49:34 Juventud Michael Jackson 01:50:47 Wrestlemania build 01:52:01 OUTRO

John Maroon sits down with Diane Pelkey, Head of Communications & PR at Chewy, to talk about her journey from Reebok and Under Armour to leading comms at one of the most beloved brands in retail. From crisis management and mentorship to unforgettable career moments, this episode is packed with sharp insights and real-world PR […]

Why do low P/E stocks perform better in overpriced markets? We are currently in a momentum-driven market, and many people are experiencing FOMO, which is the fear of missing out. Much of this is being fueled by AI and technology stocks, where investors are willing to pay almost any price because they believe these industries will continue growing indefinitely and they don't want to miss the opportunity. The problem is that high P/E stocks and companies with no P/E since there are no earnings at all already have massive future success priced into them. When the market eventually declines, as it always does at some point, it is often because these high-flying companies miss lofty expectations. That can trigger major selloffs and sharp declines in stock prices. Low P/E stocks, on the other hand, typically have more modest growth expectations. Because expectations are lower, market downturns often have less impact on these companies. Many low P/E companies are also more mature businesses with stable cash flows, which tend to hold up better during slower economic periods. Examples include companies in consumer staples and financials. In addition, many low P/E stocks pay dividends, which can help stabilize returns and reduce volatility during uncertain markets. However, investors still need to be careful to avoid “value traps” which are companies with low P/E ratios that deserve to trade at low valuations. This is why understanding the “E” in the P/E ratio or the earnings is so important. You want to avoid investing in companies with declining businesses and shrinking earnings potential. Think about companies like Polaroid or Blockbuster, which failed to adapt as their industries changed. It's also important to remember that market cycles play out over years, not weeks or months. Just because a strategy has worked well for a couple of years doesn't mean it will continue indefinitely. For example, it took roughly five years for the tech boom to fully unravel during the dot-com bubble.   Is Your Beer Budget Feeling the Gas Pump? If your beer fridge has been looking a little emptier lately, you're not alone and the culprit might not be your willpower. New Nielsen scanner data shows that U.S. beer, hard seltzer, and cider volumes dropped 6.3% year over year through the week ending May 2, both on a two- and four-week trailing basis. This was nearly double the 3% declines seen between November and mid-April. What's driving it? Analysts at Bernstein are pointing straight at the gas pump. There's a clear negative correlation between gas prices in a given state and beer volume growth, and it's becoming more visible in the data, particularly in markets with the most expensive fuel. Average U.S. gasoline prices have risen roughly 52% since the start of the Iran war, according to AAA. That's a serious hit to household budgets and it shows. California, with fuel averaging around $6.16 per gallon, saw a 16% decline in beer volumes. Arizona and Texas weren't far behind, posting declines of 10% and nearly 7%, respectively. Convenience stores seem to be seeing the brunt of the decline as they are highly sensitive to gas station traffic and impulse purchases tied to commuting and travel. Not every brand is suffering equally. Michelob Ultra is holding relatively flat, while Bud Light and Budweiser are posting double-digit volume declines. Boston Beer remains the weakest performer among major brewers.   Information is starting to trickle in about the SpaceX IPO The SpaceX IPO is expected to be the largest initial public offering on record, with the potential to raise $80 billion or more through the stock sale. Based on the information currently available, SpaceX is expected to begin its roadshow around June 4th, which could place the public offering date near June 12th. The company is expected to trade under the ticker symbol SPCX on the Nasdaq, as well as Nasdaq Texas, which would represent a significant blow to the New York Stock Exchange. If you plan to read the entire prospectus, be prepared to invest some time. The filing totals 277 pages, not including notes and exhibits. By comparison, a typical IPO prospectus is usually fewer than 200 pages. Financial data shows that in 2025, SpaceX generated revenue of $18.7 billion, an increase of 33% over the previous year. However, earnings declined sharply, with the company reporting a net loss of $4.9 billion compared with a profit of $791 million in 2024. Unsurprisingly, Elon Musk will serve as CEO. Goldman Sachs is expected to lead the offering alongside Morgan Stanley, Bank of America, Citigroup, and JPMorgan Chase. Given the size of the deal, it will certainly be interesting to see how all five firms work together. As more important information becomes available, we will continue to keep you updated.   Financial Planning: The Breakeven on Social Security Many people look at their Social Security statement and perform a breakeven analysis to determine how long they would have to live for waiting to claim benefits to pay off. These simple calculations often suggest that claiming at 62 is best if life expectancy is less than around 78, claiming at full retirement age around 67 makes sense if life expectancy is between 78 and 82, and waiting until 70 is best if someone expects to live beyond 82. The problem is that this type of analysis is often too simplistic and can be misleading. Most breakeven calculations only compare the total dollars received at different claiming ages and ignore several important factors. First, Social Security benefits continue to receive annual Cost-of-Living Adjustments (COLAs), whether benefits are started early or delayed. Second, no one truly knows how long they will live, so any breakeven age is really just an estimate. Most importantly, many analyses ignore the time value of money. If someone starts benefits earlier, they may be able to reduce withdrawals from other retirement assets, allowing those investments more time to grow and potentially generate additional future income. When you factor in both Social Security COLAs and the potential return that could be earned on invested assets, the breakeven age often moves much later than people expect. In many cases, it can take well into someone's 90s or beyond before delaying benefits actually produces a greater overall financial benefit. That does not mean taking benefits early is always the best choice, but it does show that Social Security decisions should be based on an overall retirement income strategy rather than a simple breakeven calculation alone.   Companies Discussed: Versant Media Group, Inc. (VSNT), YETI Holdings, Inc. (YETI), IMAX Corporation (IMAX) & Under Armour, Inc. (UAA)

00:00-20:00: Trey Walewski chats Aaron Rai winning the PGA Championship, U.S. Open upcoming keys, his latest golf adventure, great deals for your company buying Under Armour gear from him and more. Thanks to CH Insurance and Batavia Downs Gaming. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See https://pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Maroon sits down with Diane Pelkey, Head of Communications & PR at Chewy, to talk about her journey from Reebok and Under Armour to leading comms at one of the most beloved brands in retail. From crisis management and mentorship to unforgettable career moments, this episode is packed with sharp insights and real-world PR […]

Good afternoon, I'm _____ with today's episode of EZ News. Tai-Ex opening The Tai-Ex opened up 242-points this morning from yesterday's close, at 40,263 on turnover of 14.-billion N-T. The market lost ground for a fifth consecutive session on Wednesday, after Wall Street stumbled overnight and gave back more of its record-setting rally as invertors shunned tech stocks. CDC raises Ebola travel advisory for DRC and Uganda The Centers for Disease Control has raised the level of its Ebola travel advisory for Congo and Uganda and is urging hospitals and doctors clinics to ask patients about their travel and exposure history. The C-D-C has raised its travel advisory for Congo and Uganda from "watch" to the second-level "alert." That advisory level urges travelers to "take enhanced precautionary (預防性的) measures" in regions experiencing Ebola outbreaks. However, the C-D-C is stressing that it considers the Ebola outbreak's threat to Taiwan relatively low. Detection of hidden camera in Taichung store triggers more inspections Taichung Mayor Lu Shiow-yen says inspections of retail spaces will extend to 17 big-box and department stores starting from tomorrow. The statement comes after a camera invading customers' privacy (隱私) was found in a fitting room at a local store. According to Lu, citywide inspections for illegal hidden cameras had previously focused on cosmetic surgery clinics, sports facilities with changing rooms, and saunas .. .. but they will now be expanded to department stores and other big-box stores with fitting rooms, as they could be "hot spots" for covert filming. The move is in response to the discovery of a surveillance camera pointing toward a mirror inside a fitting room at the Under Armour store in Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport in Taichung. US indicts former Cuban president Raul Castro The US Justice Department has field criminal charges against Raúl Castro, the 94-year-old former president of Cuba. He's been charged with murder and a conspiracy (陰謀) to kill U.S. citizens stemming from the fatal downing of two planes 30 years ago. Kate Fisher reports from Washington UN Votes for Climate Change Resolution The U.N. General Assembly has voted overwhelmingly to support strong action to prevent climate change. The 193-member world body approved a nonbinding resolution Wednesday endorsing the landmark advisory opinion by the U.N.'s top court last July that called failure by countries to protect the planet from climate change a violation of international law. The measure was opposed by the U.S., Russia, Iran and Saudi Arabia — some of the highest oil-producing nations and major emitters (發出者) of greenhouse gas. The text includes adopting a national climate action plan to limit global temperature rise to below 1.5 degrees Celsius, phasing out subsidies for fossil fuel exploration, production and exploitation (開發利用, 不公平地使用); and urging those in violation to provide “full reparation” for damage. The U.N. resolution had initially included stronger language from the International Court of Justice opinion that called for establishing an “International Register of Damage” to record evidence and claims, but it was removed after nearly a dozen consultations in order to receive more support. That was the I.C.R.T. EZ News, I'm _____. -- Hosting provided by SoundOn

Jamaal Walton is a former Keydet football team captain and came back as the VMI Athletic Director in May 2024. Walton shares what it's like coming back as the AD at your alma mater and what others should consider if the same opportunity comes up. Walton then explains the situation that VMI was in when they opted-out of the House settlement and why they decided to now opt-in. The conversation switches to challenges and opportunities at a military academy and then Walton takes me inside his thought process and decision in hiring a new football head coach. I finish the conversation by asking Jamaal how an AD balances the challenges and expectations of winning at a military academy like VMI and I think everyone in higher education can learn from his answer.0:00 Introduction1:00 Talk about VMI5:45 Why he chose VMI out of High School9:50 Advice for Potential Alma Mater Opportunities15:10 House Settlement Opt-Out & Opt-In18:10 Challenges and Opportunities at VMI28:05 Football Head Coach Search35:35 Balancing Challenges and Expectations of Winning at VMIAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comPILYTIX is an A.I. technology company dedicated to solutions that generate revenue, save time, and reduce costs for universities and sports & entertainment organizations. More Money. Less Time. Lower Costs. Learn more: https://pilytix.ai/Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.careGame One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour. Learn more: https://www.game-one.com/

Meg and Thomas sit down with Sharon Lokedi at Under Armour's HQ to talk about her recent Boston win, borrowing someone's watch, enjoying downtime and extra sleep, and a whole lot more.

Perimenopause is often misunderstood, misdiagnosed, or completely missed. In this conversation, Dr. Carrie Jones breaks down what's actually happening in the body during this transitional phase—from hormone fluctuations to the wide range of physical and emotional symptoms women experience.She explains why so many women feel “not like themselves,” why symptoms are often treated incorrectly, and how a more holistic, personalized approach (beyond just hormone therapy) is essential for navigating this stage with clarity and support.Key Takeaways:Perimenopause is a 6–10 year transition, not a sudden event, often starting in the late 30s or early 40s. Hormones (especially progesterone and estrogen) fluctuate unpredictably, leading to diverse symptoms across the body. Symptoms go far beyond hot flashes—sleep issues, anxiety, rage, joint pain, and brain fog are common. Testing hormones during perimenopause is often misleading; symptoms and patterns matter more than single lab values. Hormone therapy can help, but it's not a magic fix—lifestyle, stress, and overall health still play a critical role. Where to find Dr. Carrie Jones:Website: https://www.drcarriejones.com/Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/dr.carriejonesYoutube: :https://www.youtube.com/@drcarriejonesTik Tok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drcarriejonesDr. Carrie Jones Bio:Carrie Jones, ND, FABNE, MPH, MSCP is an internationally recognized speaker, consultant, author and educator on the topic of women's health and hormones with over 20 years in the industry. Dubbed the “Queen of Hormones”. Dr. Jones is a Naturopathic Physician who did her 2-year residency focused on women's health and endocrinology. She went on to get her Master of Public Health (MPH), was one of the first to become board certified through the American Board of Naturopathic Endocrinology (FABNE), and is acMenopause Society Certified Practitioner (MSCP). She was the first Medical Director for Precision Analytical(the DUTCH Test), the first Head of Medical Education at Rupa Health(a Fullscript Company) and was on Under Armour's Human Performance Council. She serves as a consultant and educator for several women's health and lab-focused companies. Dr. Jones co-hosted the highly popular show, the Root Cause Medicine Podcast that has over 10 million downloads and now hosts her own, Hello Hormones podcast. She is the Chief Medical Officer at NuEthix Formulations.**** Ready to start understanding your hormones in real time? Use code 2LORNEBROWN for 20% off your Mira supplies and begin tracking your hormone patterns from home. ****Healthcare Professionals Only:Interested in integrating Mira into your clinical practice? Book a call with Mira's Clinical Team to learn how at-home hormone tracking can improve patient outcomes, enhance engagement, and support treatment decision-making. You'll also receive access to the provider dashboard, exclusive discount codes, and onboarding support.Book here https://zpr.io/atpSX24XRQcj

On this episode of the People of Penn State podcast, we sit down with Brian Kappel '98 A&A, whose creative career has taken him from Penn State to major brands like Nike, Jordan, Under Armour, ESPN, PlayStation, and more. Brian reflects on his time as a student, how Penn State helped shape his creative journey, and why he decided to move back to Happy Valley after living in Oregon for more than 20 years. He also shares the importance of staying connected to the University through mentorship and giving back—and sticks around for a special announcement you won't want to miss!For more alumni stories, visit pennstatermag.com

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Philipp Vetter und Holger Zschäpitz über einen kleinen Realitätscheck an den Börsen, die Orbitpläne von Space X und Google sowie eine veritable Enttäuschung bei der Munich Re. Außerdem geht es um Bayer, Munich Re, Siemens Energy, Thyssenkrupp, Zalando, Under Armour, Hims & Hers Health, ZoomInfo, GitLab, CME Group, Alphabet, Rackspace Technology, AMD, eBay, GameStop, Allianz, Micron, Meta, Tesla, Apple, Qualcomm, Volkswagen, BMW, Mercedes-Benz Group, Airbus, Saudi Aramco, Equinor, ConocoPhillips, AppLovin, Nvidia, Investor AB, Welltower, Altria Group, CNOOC, SAP, Global X China Electric Vehicle and Battery ETF (WKN: A3C5S0), UBS MSCI China A SF UCITS ETF (WKN: A2PRV8), Xtrackers CSI300 Swap UCITS ETF (WKN: DBX0M2), HSBC MSCI China A UCITS ETF (WKN: A2N390), KraneShares CSI China Internet UCITS ETF (WKN: A2PBU9), HSBC Hang Seng Tech UCITS ETF (WKN: A2QHV0), iShares Dow Jones China Offshore 50 ETF (WKN: A0F5UE). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Hier könnt ihr den AAA-Newsletter abonnieren: https://www.welt.de/newsletter/article232797673/Alles-auf-Aktien-Der-taegliche-Boersen-Newsletter-fuer-WELTplus-Abonnenten.html Und - ganz neu: AAA gibt es jetzt auch auf Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/alles_auf_aktien/ Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

Erfahre hier mehr über unseren Partner Scalable Capital - dem Broker mit einem der besten YouTube-Kanäle zu Aktien & Investments. https://www.youtube.com/@scalable.capital/videos Wer Lust hat, mit uns zu arbeiten: Schreibt uns an oaws@podstars.de. Resonac mag Engpass. Calbee nicht. Investoren denken: NACHO. US-Inflation hoch. Ölpreise höher. On wächst & fällt. Under Armour crasht. Münchener Rück unter Druck. Bayer kann Agrar. Delivery-Hero-CEO geht. Nelson Peltz will Wendy's. SAP mit n8n. Bread Financial (WKN: 934251) steckt hinter den Kreditkarten von Victoria's Secret und Ulta Beauty. KGV von 8, aggressive Rückkäufe. Aber: Kreditausfälle und drohende Regulierung könnten teuer werden. IMAX (WKN: 896801) hat eins der smartesten Geschäftsmodelle im Kino. Marktanteil bei Blockbustern steigt, Nolans Odyssee kommt. Aber hängt die Bewertung zu sehr an einzelnen Film-Highlights? Diesen Podcast vom 13.05.2026, 3:00 Uhr stellt dir die Podstars GmbH (Noah Leidinger) zur Verfügung. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

One of Wall Street's favorite hobbies is coming up with catchy nicknames for a group of stocks. Thanks to AI, we have a new one: The “AI 11”. Tyler, Matt, and Travis break down what's in the AI 11 basket, whether its better to invest in baskets or individual companies, the AI Bubble, the state of athletic wear, and listener questions. Tyler Crowe, Matt Frankel, and Travis Hoium discuss: - Who's part of the “AI 11” - What's better for investing in trends: single stocks or the basket approach? - The frothy valuations among the AI 11 - ON Holdings, Under Armour, and Addidas earnings. - What to watch in the athletic apparel industry - Mailbag: What to make of DKNG and FLUT with the threat of prediction markets? Companies discussed: SNDK, INTC, WDC, MU, SSLNF, AMD, MRVL, ASML, TSM, AVGO, MSFT, NVDA, AMZN, META, GOOG, NFLX, DELL, CSCO, ONON, NKE, DECK, ADDDF, LULU, UA, DKNG, FLUT, MGM, DIS, SPOT Host: Tyler Crowe Guests: Matt Frankel, Travis Hoium Engineer: Dan Boyd Disclosure: Advertisements are sponsored content and provided for informational purposes only. The Motley Fool and its affiliates (collectively, “TMF”) do not endorse, recommend, or verify the accuracy or completeness of the statements made within advertisements. TMF is not involved in the offer, sale, or solicitation of any securities advertised herein and makes no representations regarding the suitability, or risks associated with any investment opportunity presented. Investors should conduct their own due diligence and consult with legal, tax, and financial advisors before making any investment decisions. TMF assumes no responsibility for any losses or damages arising from this advertisement. We're committed to transparency: All personal opinions in advertisements from Fools are their own. The product advertised in this episode was loaned to TMF and was returned after a test period or the product advertised in this episode was purchased by TMF. Advertiser has paid for the sponsorship of this episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠megaphone.fm/adchoices⁠⁠ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Auditions everywhere. That's the current vibe for Ohio State football recruiting. Many want in. Few will actually enter. This is the time Ohio State's staff dials in on who to grant the elite opportunity. That means scouring Ohio. That means inviting coveted prospects from all over the country to campus.  Garrick Hodge was at Under Armour's Columbus camp over the weekend. Mark Porter has traversed Ohio several times to determine the Buckeye State's best. Luckily, both are on this show and have all the news you need from their efforts. Spend 5ish with us this a.m., 'Nutters! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Consumer inflation coming in hotter-than-expected for April: Carl Quintanilla, David Faber, and Seema Mody broke down what it could mean for the broader rally with Michael Santoli - along with Bespoke Investment's Paul Hickey and Moody's Chief Economist Mark Zandi... While also debating whether dotcom bubble comparisons are valid. Plus: more on the latest software name getting hit post-results (Zoominfo), what it portends for an already battered software sector... along with details on the China side of big tech ahead of the President's face-to-face with Xi Jinping later this week.    Elsewhere this hour: a look at some extremely bullish action within the options market, details on Ebay's rejection of Gamestop's takeover offer, and other key movers in the early trade like Wendy's and Under Armour.        Squawk on the Street Disclaimer Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Olaolu Aganga, Head of Portfolio Construction at Citi Wealth, breaks down positioning and where investors should focus next, plus what she's telling clients. Commodities take center stage with moves across copper, oil and agriculture shaping the broader trade. The show also explores emerging markets for power and energy infrastructure along with pressure in athleisure as Under Armour struggles. Mike heads to the dashboard to track wage growth and what it signals for the economy. Beeneet Kothari of Tekne Capital Management explains why Asian markets are hitting new highs and makes the case for Chinese tech as a key opportunity. Kate Rooney reports on Sam Altman's testimony and ongoing scrutiny in the AI space. Angelica Peebles examines uncertainty around the FDA and what it means for healthcare and biotech. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

UK PM Starmer said he will not be setting out a timetable for departure. This came after over 81 Labour MPs calling for the PM to resign, enough to launch a leadership challenge.European bourses are entirely in the red, with UK Banks hit on political turmoil; US equity futures pull back from ATHs.DXY is firmer, buoyed by geopols; GBP underperforms amidst political unrest, while JPY remains on intervention watch.Gilts underperform, USTs lower ahead of US CPI. Crude rises as US-Iran woes mount, with no off-ramp in sight.Looking ahead, highlights include US CPI (Apr), ADP Employment Change Weekly, EIA STEO (May), and EU Informal Meeting of Energy Ministers (May 12-13). Speakers include ECB's Elderson, Fed's Goolsbee. Supply from the US. Earnings from Under Armour.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump said he has a plan on Iran and repeated that their proposal is unacceptable, while he added that the US blockade on Iran was part of military genius.US President Trump said the ceasefire is unbelievably weak and is on life support, but added that a diplomatic solution with Iran is still possible.US President Trump was reported to have met with his national security team on Monday to discuss the way forward in the Iran war, including possibly resuming military action, Axios sources reported.The White House said US President Trump will meet with Chinese President Xi on Thursday at 10:15 AM in Beijing (03:15BST/22:15EDT), and a banquet will be held at 18:00 on Thursday (11:00BST/06:00EDT).APAC stocks traded mixed; European equity futures indicate a negative open with Euro Stoxx 50 futures down 0.7%.Looking ahead, highlights include German HICP Final (Apr), ZEW (May), US Inflation (Apr), ADP Employment Change Weekly, EIA STEO (May), and EU Informal Meeting of Energy Ministers (May 12-13), Australian federal budget. Speakers include RBNZ's Bremen, BoC's Macklem, ECB's Elderson, Fed's Williams & Goolsbee. Supply from the Netherlands, UK, Germany & US. Earnings from JD com, Under Armour, Siemens Energy, Munich Re, Bayer & Vodafone.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Ebay, UnderArmour, Nexon, Wendy's... bajo la lupa de Julián Coca, asesor de inversiones en Alterarea

Jacob Thomson is a professional marathon runner for Under Armour. He recently raced Boston in a time of 2 hours 9 minutes 51 seconds. He co-hosts the Out and Back Podcast with Rory Linkletter. We discuss elite training, innovative shoe tech, the role of high in race carb fueling, doping influence on professional sports, and how to navigate the world of influence and sponsorship in running's modern era. Jacob: thomsontraining.run | IG: @jtcougars8 | YT: @jacobthomson4360  Episode Sponsors: ProBio: probionutrition.com/endurance Code: Endurance (20% Off) LMNT: drinkLMNT.com/HPO (free sample pack with purchase) deltaG: deltagketones.com Code: BITTER20 (20% Off) Podcast Details: Support HPO: zachbitter.com/hposponsors HPO Website: zachbitter.com/hpo  Zach's Coaching: zachbitter.com/coaching Zach's Journal: substack.com/@zachbitter Find Zach: zachbitter.com | IG: @zachbitter | X: @zbitter | FB: Zach Bitter | Strava: Zach Bitter

Marcus Hilliard has worked for some incredible leaders during his career, including Danny White, Gerald Harrison, Kevin White, and Stan Wilcox. He is a UT alumnus who fully appreciates getting to work with an incredible team of Vols leaders and colleagues. The first half of the conversation is a deep dive on those leaders and what he's learned. Then we get into how he learns and what he looks for in potential next opportunities. Hilliard is pursuing a doctorate in higher education and we talk about why the higher ed part of the degree is an asset for future ADs. Marcus shares what he learned from the "Leadership Knoxville" program and I talk about why I think more aspiring ADs and current ADs need to consider participating in these types of programs and rethinking their approach to LinkedIn to better connect with the business community. We wrap the conversation talking about the most overrated business advice Marcus has ever heard and applies it to today's college athletics. 0:00 Introduction2:58 Initiatives at Tennessee8:35 Working as a UT Alumnus10:37 Leadership Knoxville Program + LinkedIn Approach14:50 Learning from Great ADs (Gerald Harrison, Stan Wilcox, Kevin White, Danny White)21:28 Learning from Dad: Football Coach David Cutliffe22:55 Career Design24:22 Staying Ready - How Do You Study the Position?31:00 PhD in Higher Education39:55 Different Types of Institutions43:18 Most Overrated Piece of Business Advice47:15 HEA Road Trip Update - Thank You PILYTIX.ai & AD Vantage for SponsoringAD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.comOnrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: https://onrise.carePILYTIX is an AI tech company for higher education institutions and sports organizations. Increased Donations. Fast, Effective Targeting. Improved Performance. Learn more: ⁠https://pilytix.ai/ Game One is the apparel company that can outfit your teams in Adidas, Nike or Under Armour. Learn more: https://www.game-one.com/

There are companies that sell shoes. And then there are companies that shape the way an entire generation experiences them. Eastbay was the latter... and most people have no idea how improbable the whole thing was.Art Juedes and Rick Gering started Eastbay out of a store in Wausau, Wisconsin. Two coaches with 16 years of combined college education, zero business courses between them, and a vision that shoe stores in this country were failing athletes. No one specialized. No one had inventory. No one knew what they were talking about when you called. So Art and Rick decided they would be the ones who did.What followed was one of the most consequential stories in sneaker history... one that most of us lived through without ever knowing the people behind it.In this episode of Outside The Box, Nick sits down with Art and Rick to talk about the moment Nike pulled 40% of their business overnight because Eastbay was too successful at mail order, how Shaquille O'Neal showing up to a Nike meeting in all Eastbay gear helped get them the exclusive back, the tent sales in Wausau where Air Jordans moved out of a parking lot and lines stretched for half a mile, Kevin Plank pitching Under Armour to them before Under Armour was anything, and why they invested $100,000 in a digital camera in 1989 so they could produce a catalog every three weeks while Phil Knight was asking how they did it so fast.Nick's personal connection to Eastbay runs deep... four siblings fighting over one catalog until his mom finally ordered a fifth. He built the original Eastbay Blog for Sole Collector. And this conversation is, as he puts it, probably one of the most important sneaker history conversations he's ever had on any show.Art and Rick's new book, The Book of Eastbay, is available now at BookofEastBay.com. All profits go to the Little Warriors Foundation, a childhood cancer charity.More Sneaker Business Insights at TheSneakerNewsletter.com

There are companies that sell shoes. And then there are companies that shape the way an entire generation experiences them. Eastbay was the latter... and most people have no idea how improbable the whole thing was.Art Juedes and Rick Gering started Eastbay out of a store in Wausau, Wisconsin. Two coaches with 16 years of combined college education, zero business courses between them, and a vision that shoe stores in this country were failing athletes. No one specialized. No one had inventory. No one knew what they were talking about when you called. So Art and Rick decided they would be the ones who did.What followed was one of the most consequential stories in sneaker history... one that most of us lived through without ever knowing the people behind it.In this episode of Outside The Box, Nick sits down with Art and Rick to talk about the moment Nike pulled 40% of their business overnight because Eastbay was too successful at mail order, how Shaquille O'Neal showing up to a Nike meeting in all Eastbay gear helped get them the exclusive back, the tent sales in Wausau where Air Jordans moved out of a parking lot and lines stretched for half a mile, Kevin Plank pitching Under Armour to them before Under Armour was anything, and why they invested $100,000 in a digital camera in 1989 so they could produce a catalog every three weeks while Phil Knight was asking how they did it so fast.Nick's personal connection to Eastbay runs deep... four siblings fighting over one catalog until his mom finally ordered a fifth. He built the original Eastbay Blog for Sole Collector. And this conversation is, as he puts it, probably one of the most important sneaker history conversations he's ever had on any show.Art and Rick's new book, The Book of Eastbay, is available now at BookofEastBay.com. All profits go to the Little Warriors Foundation, a childhood cancer charity.More Sneaker Business Insights at TheSneakerNewsletter.com

Today on the show, I am so pleased to share that I chatted about the new rules of leadership with Selena Rezvani. Selena just gets it, and she has digestible leadership content and books that anyone can apply to their lives and careers. Selena is also widely followed on all the social platforms, so go check her out!During today's show, Selena and I talked about:Her book, Quick Leadership: Build Trust, Navigate Change, and Cultivate Unstoppable TeamsWhy managing with heart is critical to build trust and loyalty and is a strength, not a weaknessHer book, Quick Confidence: Be Authentic, Boost Connections, and Make Bold Bets on YourselfHer TEDx talk and how it still holds the test of time, How we can move past overdoing, overthinking, and overexplaining to free up our time and energyHere is more about Selena:Selena Rezvani is an internationally known leadership speaker and author, TEDx-er, and an award-winning journalist. Forbes recently named her the premier expert on advocating for yourself at work.She trains some of the brightest minds on leadership development at places like The World Bank, Microsoft, Under Armour, Pfizer, and Nestlé—helping emerging leaders enhance their presence, self-confidence, and build trust. Selena's advice has been featured in Harvard Business Review, Oprah.com, Today, The LA Times, and ABC and NBC television. Selena's latest book, Quick Confidence, a Wall Street Journal bestseller, is the culmination of a viral newsletter she started on LinkedIn, where she shares bite-sized tips on boosting confidence. Her forthcoming book, Quick Leadership, comes out on November 10, 2025.Selena creates daily video content on leadership that reaches a wide audience across social media. Having amassed a following of over 500k followers across platforms, she was honored as a Fast Company Top Content Creator. In addition to coaching and consulting emerging leaders, Selena offers workshops to teams and conferences including her sought-after “How to be a Fierce Self-Advocate” and “Quick Confidence: Own Your Power” workshops. Today, she writes a column for MSNBC's Know Your Value on the most pressing leadership and career issues.Selena has MSW and BS degrees from NYU and an MBA from Johns Hopkins University. To learn more about Selena and to book her for your next event, visit SelenaRezvani.com.If the Brave Women at Work Podcast has helped you personally or professionally, please share it with a friend, colleague, or family member. And your ratings and reviews help the show continue to gain traction and grow. Thank you again!

Tim McMurray is the former AD at the institution we now know as East Texas A&M. Before that he was a senior-level administrator at Maryland, SMU, NIU, Texas State and Lamar. McMurray is now the VP at Game One, an apparel and equipment company that outfits colleges in Adidas, Nike and Under Armour. I was talking with Tim about getting Higher Ed Athletics polos for the show and that turned into me asking him to come on and share his perspective on uniform patches and apparel contracts - including what aspiring ADs need to know. Tim talks to a lot of ADs in this role - are they still having fun? Come for the uniform topics, stay for the great advice from a former AD. 0:00 Introduction2:05 Uniform Patches10:30 Breaking Down Uniform & Apparel Contracts18:28 What Tim's Hearing from ADs Across the Country - Are They Having Fun?26:25 Five Pieces of Advice for Aspiring & Current ADsHigher Ed Athletics⁠ is Rethinking How Athletic Directors are Studied, Prepared, and Hired. AD Vantage empowers athletic directors with comprehensive staff data, performance analytics, and AI-powered candidate insights to make smarter hiring, compensation, and retention decisions in an era where every dollar counts. Learn more: ⁠https://www.athleticdirectorvantage.com⁠Onrise provides complete mental health Coverage for your Athletes. One call. Same-day setup. Your athletes get immediate access to peer support from retired pros, licensed clinicians, and 24/7 crisis care. Less than one in-house FTE. No hiring hassles. No initiative fatigue. Learn more: ⁠https://onrise.care

Join the conversation with Under Armour's cybersecurity expert Gaurav Singh to dive deeper into cyber endurance. Learn zero-trust strategies to secure your cloud ERP and stay agile in API-driven systems.=====This Future of ERP podcast episode explores cybersecurity resilience in ERP systems, emphasizing endurance and agility to protect brands and supply chains. It highlights the shift from on-premises as a "black box" to cloud-first, API-driven environments that demand new security approaches. Zero trust architecture emerges as essential for securing modern ERP, given its openness to external threats. Daily security practices, like layered defenses, parallel athletic endurance to stay ahead of evolving cyber adversaries. Operational challenges include balancing availability with patching, prioritizing business continuity over rigid security timelines. Policies, standards, and controls form the foundation, supported by people, processes, and technology to safeguard sensitive data. A performance mindset fosters resilience through regular testing of business continuity and disaster recovery plans. Strong cybersecurity shifts from a cost center to a business enabler by partnering with teams rather than blocking initiatives. The future of ERP is predicted to be API-first, hybrid, and AI-integrated, heightening the need for proactive identity management. Overall, the discussion calls for continuous learning to keep pace with threats in this dynamic landscape.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Useful Links: ⁠⁠⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow Us on Social Media!SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠=====Guest: Gaurav Singh, Cyber Security Leader at Under ArmourGaurav Singh is an SAP cybersecurity manager at Under Armour with more than 19 years of experience and a proven track record of helping organizations protect themselves from cyber threats while maximizing their SAP investments. In addition to his cybersecurity leadership role, Gaurav is an accomplished speaker and published author. He has presented at the SAP conference's cybersecurity track, been featured in international journals, and been recognized as an SAP Insider Expert. Gaurav's expertise spans the entire spectrum of SAP security, including identity and access controls; governance, risk, and compliance; vulnerability management; threat management; incident response; and backup and disaster recovery. He is passionate about going beyond traditional SAP security to implement true cybersecurity, covering all aspects of SAP's secure operations map, from infrastructure to cloud security.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAPRichard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠=====Key Topics: cybersecurity, ERP, SAP, zero trust, cloud, endurance, agility.

Under Armour's Kathy Blessington shares the playbook for using real estate to support performance, culture and growth. From headquarters planning to retail and supply chain strategies to community engagement, Kathy explains how intentional, flexible spaces help global companies stay competitive and future-ready.Corporate real estate can be a powerful strategic asset, driving productivity, collaboration and business performance.Modern workplaces are shifting away from individual workstations to collaborative, brand-forward environments that better support how teams work today.A well-designed headquarters can support innovation, operations, sustainability and community engagement.Large, global portfolios require intentional design that balances brand consistency with flexibility across offices, retail and logistics space.Building flexibility into real estate portfolios allows companies to adapt more easily to hybrid work, new technologies and evolving business needs.

Kip Fulks is the Co-Founder of Under Armour, which he helped start in a basement with Kevin Plank and eventually grew it into a $4.5 billion dollar publicly traded company. He is a partner in Origin USA alongside Pete Roberts and Jocko Willink, and owns Big Truck Brewery and Bushwack Alaska Adventures.Kip and I discuss what he learned through starting and IPO'ing Under Armour, the importance of developing grit, what it's like working with Jocko Willink, why he takes ice bath's, the advice he'd give his 23 year old self, and much more.If you enjoyed this episode please share it with a friend. It helps me out a lothttps://podcasts.apple.com/vg/podcast/real-conversations/id1594231832Jacob's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jacoboconnor/Kip's Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/13pacificwaves/YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@jacob-oconnor

Kevin Nash returns from a grueling WrestleMania weekend in Las Vegas to find himself in a completely different headspace. This episode captures him in a raw and unfiltered state as he navigates the physical exhaustion of travel and the mental transition back to his home life. He bypasses the usual high energy of the industry to offer a sober look at the reality of his current situation and the various construction projects that awaited his return. Viewers will notice that the duo discusses professional wrestling very little during this sit down. While the business is the foundation of the show it feels secondary to the heavy personal and global topics on Kevin's mind. He is more interested in exploring the challenges of being a man of his age in a rapidly shifting landscape rather than dissecting storylines or match ratings. This is a rare look at what happens when the adrenaline of the fans fades and a veteran is left with his own quiet reflections. The conversation dives deep into serious territory regarding international events and the current political climate. Kevin does not shy away from his opinions as he analyzes global shifts in power and the potential for an uncertain future. From the complexities of Middle Eastern intelligence to the rapid rise of artificial intelligence he lays out exactly where his anxieties lie. It is a sobering and grounded discussion that prioritizes real world survival and diplomacy over entertainment. Despite the serious tone Kevin remains incredibly grateful for the loyal fans who supported him during his time in Vegas. Seeing a new generation of fans adopt the click sign reminds him why he dedicated so many years to the ring. The episode eventually touches on more lighthearted subjects like a planned trip to a tulip festival and the ongoing battle against dust in his home air ducts. It is a unique look at the man behind the persona as he marks the milestone of episode 199. BlueChew-Right now, when you buy two months of BlueChew Gold, you get the third for FREE with promo code NASH. Visit BlueChew.com for more details and important safety information, and we thank BlueChew for sponsoring the podcast. MUD/WTR- Start your new morning ritual & get up to 43% off your @MUDWTR with code KLIQ at mudwtr.com/KLIQ! #mudwtrpod 00:00 Kliq This #199: NASH is RAW 00:34 199!!! 01:15 Hulk Hogan documentary 05:02 HBK Documentary 06:20 Movie Coverage? 11:01 Nash's Frugality 16:15 Almost invested in Under Armour 21:00 Las Vegas Trip 28:24 Kevin Nash is GOING to the Tulip festival 35:26 Niagara Falls 38:26 WWE STARVED me 40:51 BREAK MUD/WTR 46:46 Grand Rapids 49:09 Duct work 53:10 WWE annual rev 84-25 56:14 Danhausen 56:58 WWE's continued growth 59:29 "Wrestlemania felt Soulless" 01:02:15 BREAK JCW LUNACY 01:02:45 Isreal 01:15:00 Seeing the fans vindicates my career 01:18:21 Tulsi Gabbard 01:24:20 WHY the mid term elections aren't going to fix anything 01:27:59 The threat of AI 01:28:47 The Doomsday Future 01:35:20 question everything 01:37:20 How do we even talk about Wrestlemania? 01:38:09 BREAK BLUECHEW 01:40:27 This Podcast is Kevin Nash's VOICE 01:43:55 WWE committed "elder abuse" 01:46:20 IDF 02:05:20 OUTRO 02:05:25 ‌ 02:05:54

In this episode of The Knight Report podcast, hosts Richie O'Leary, and Alec Crouthamel break down the final Rutgers Football spring practice. After that, the guys recap the Under Armour camp on Sunday afternoon and offer an update on a top recruiting target who is deciding soon. Then they switch to women's basketball recruiting, which continues to be on a tear via the Transfer Portal. 0:00 Intro 4:30 Rutgers Football Spring Ball Recap 6:00 Spring Awards Breakdown 9:15 Zaire Angoy Approved for Sixth Year 11:00 Bold Predictions for 2026 Season 14:30 NFL Draft – Athan Kaliakmanis to Washington Commanders 18:00 Undrafted Free Agents 22:30 Under Armour Camp Recap 26:00 Rutgers Football Recruiting Updates 31:00 Rutgers Women's Basketball to renew rivalry 32:30 Rutgers Women's Basketball Portal Additions 43:00 Season Ticket Sales Record 45:00 Outro & Upcoming Content Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

In Episode 424 of The Straight Dope Show, El Uno and TraB the Wonder hold nothing back as they dissect the absolute state of pop culture, sports, and media. Kicking things off with a brutal critique of Anthony Joshua's boxing defense, the duo quickly pivots to the frustrating cycle of Hollywood whitewashing. They break down the rumors of Sydney Sweeney in Gundam, comparing it to past anime adaptation failures, and call out nerd culture for continuing to fund the very studio decisions they loudly complain about online.The second half hits the hardwood, featuring an unfiltered breakdown of the Golden State Warriors' coaching woes, the disrespect thrown at Steph Curry, and the tragedy of his Under Armour sneaker designs. From debating Kevin Durant's legacy and James Harden's rule-bending step-backs to analyzing how the NBA's business model prioritizes drama over actual basketball, the guys cover all the angles. To close it out, the crew takes a hilarious look back at wildly problematic 90s movies like Mrs. Doubtfire and Short Circuit, wrapping up with a reality check on the government's performative weed rescheduling. Watch it all right now on Rock Da Crowd TV.https://rockdacrowdtv.com/the-straight-dope-show/Episode Timestamps00:00:00 – Anthony Joshua's lack of defense, social media boxing vs. the real deal, and the unforgiving reality of losing badly in the ring.00:09:31 – Official welcome to the show and shoutout to Rock Da Crowd TV.00:10:02 – Hollywood whitewashing: The Sydney Sweeney Gundam rumors, Ghost in the Shell, and why fan boycotts fail when nerds still buy the tickets.00:24:38 – Golden State Warriors check-in: Steve Kerr's questionable coaching tactics and Steph Curry's undeniable, yet disrespected, greatness.00:40:44 – Sneaker culture critique: Why are Curry's Under Armour shoes so ugly? Plus, the lost art of simple, fly shoes like K-Swiss and Air Force 1s.00:47:53 – NBA narratives: Kevin Durant the "bus rider," James Harden's carry-heavy step-backs, and how the league's business model ignores true basketball fans.01:05:33 – Unpacking 90s movie propaganda: The wild brownface in Short Circuit and the chaotic, toxic dad energy of Mrs. Doubtfire.01:09:49 – Performative politics: The cold truth behind the federal government's recent marijuana rescheduling announcements

HEARD IN THIS EPISODE ◼ Why the four-year decline in staffing revenue isn't a market problem — it's a sales behavior problem that leaders are actively making worse by obsessing over the wrong metrics ◼ How COVID didn't just change where salespeople work — it quietly made them lazy, and why most sales leaders haven't noticed yet ◼ What the best staffing firms are doing differently right now that almost nobody else is: pulling recruiters into the sales process before the deal is even close ◼ Why your ICP is probably wrong — and how getting more specific with a smaller target list will generate more revenue than casting a wider net ever could ◼ How one simple mental shift — from account management to pre-client acquisition — could completely rewire the way your sales team operates EXPECT TO LEARN This episode will fundamentally challenge how you think about sales activity and what it's actually worth. You'll walk away with a sharper framework for diagnosing what's broken in your sales organization, whether it's your people, your process, or the pressure you're putting on both, and a clear-eyed view of why doing less, more deliberately, consistently beats doing more with less intention. If you lead a staffing firm or a sales team, this conversation will make you uncomfortable in exactly the right way.   KEY MOMENTS [00:01] – The #1 mistake holding firms back [01:08] – Chasing shiny objects kills revenue [02:21] – What to do when business is down [04:08] – How to prioritize your fix-it list [05:28] – Did COVID break the staffing industry? [07:02] – How COVID made staffing sales reps lazy [08:21] – Outputs vs. outcomes in sales [09:18] – Rewarding the wrong KPIs [10:48] – What consultative selling looks like [12:49] – Where firms get their ICP wrong [14:45] – Messaging by ICP level [16:38] – The Under Armour sales analogy [18:58] – Research has never been easier [23:00] – What top firms do differently [24:45] – Speed closes deals, not relationships [27:52] – Fixing staffing's reputation problem [31:42] – Sales reps as pre-client managers [33:26] – Optimistic or pessimistic on 2026? [35:41] – Coach in the moment, not end of month [37:17] – About AFM Strategic Partners [42:20] – Rapid fire: book that changed her life [43:24] – Advice for new staffing professionals ABOUT THE GUEST Anna Frazzetto is the Founder and CEO of AFM Strategic Partners and one of the most recognized voices in staffing and sales leadership — named to Staffing Industry Analysts' Global Power 150 Women in Staffing for seven consecutive years. She built her career scaling businesses from the ground up, including growing a solutions practice from $3M to $100M, and has led global sales transformations across some of the most complex corners of the industry. Her perspective is rare because it spans both sides of the table: the strategic and the deeply human, shaped in part by her experience as a cancer survivor who chose to bet on herself and start something new. Her new book, *Sales Leadership in Action*, distills over 100 field-tested tips for sales leaders who want to stop firefighting and start building teams that close. ABOUT THE HOST Brad Bialy is a trusted voice and highly sought-after speaker in the staffing and recruiting industry, known for helping firms grow through integrated marketing, sales, and recruiting strategies. With over 13 years at Haley Marketing and a proven track record guiding hundreds of firms, Brad brings deep expertise and a fresh, actionable perspective to every engagement. He's the host of Take the Stage and InSights, two of the staffing industry's leading podcasts with more than 225,000 downloads. SPONSORS AND OFFERS Book a 30-minute marketing consultation with host Brad Bialy: https://bit.ly/Bialy30 Benefits in a Card helps staffing firms offer meaningful benefits to their entire workforce through flexible, unbundled plans designed for high-turnover environments—making it easier to control costs, improve retention, and stay competitive. https://www.BenefitsInACard.com TRICOM partners with staffing firms as an asset-based lender and full-service back-office provider, helping owners scale confidently by reducing risk and easing the operational strain of payroll, cash flow, and administration. https://www.tricom.com  

Vercel isn't a household name like OpenAI or Google, but it's a crucial vendor for some of the world's biggest brands, including Under Armour, Stripe and Sonos, who use Vercel to host their digital infrastructures. (One of the most popular ways to view the Epstein Files, an interface called Jmail that mimics a Gmail inbox, is hosted on Vercel.) In September, the company raised $300 million, co-led by blueblood venture firm Accel and GIC, one of Singapore's sovereign wealth funds. The fundraising round lifted the startup's valuation to $9.3 billion, up from $3.25 billion the year before. The influx of cash also makes Rauch, an Argentine immigrant, a billionaire, worth at least $2.1 billion, according to Forbes estimates. Vercel is certainly benefiting from its ties to Claude Code. It's not because of any sort of commercial relationship. Instead, it's Vercel's popularity in the developer ecosystem that has organically turned it into a go-to web hosting tool for Claude. One of the most popular ways to build websites is through an open source framework called Next.js, a tool built and maintained by Vercel. As a result, language models like Claude have become very good at writing Next.js code, thanks to the training data fed into the models. So when a user vibe codes an app, Vercel becomes the natural tool for Claude to suggest when it comes time to deploy. “LLMs seem to love Vercel, and we love them back,” says Accel partner Dan Levine, an early Vercel backer.  It's early, but the boost from Claude Code is taking shape. Vercel clients that use Claude represent a little over 1% of users, but they generate almost 15% of overall Vercel deployments. More broadly, Vercel deployments that come from apps vibe coded by AI agents — everything from to-do list apps to customer service bots — have grown too, from almost 5% in June 2025 to more than 21% in February. Of those deployments made by agents, almost 70% of them come from Claude Code. The boom from AI coding has helped to spike sales for Vercel. Run-rate GAAP revenue hit $340 million at the end of February, up 86% year over year, the company told Forbes.  By Richard Nieva, Senior Writer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Composite Two-Star Recruits podcast is back to break down USC adding TE Jace Cannon, previewing elite EDGE Mekai Brown's commitment and an Under Armour camp recap. TIME STAMPS:  (0:00): Weather Talk (09:35): Fan Story  (14:21): TE Jace Cannon Commits  (25:00): EDGE Mekai Brown's Commitment Preview  (40:37): Under Armour Camp Recap  (01:22:32): Linebacker Recruiting Question (01:33:02): New Offers, Official Visitors (01:35:24): Class Home Stretch?  (01:50:58): Listener Questions To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When Michael Jordan signed with an upstart running shoe company called Nike in the 1980s, it revolutionized the signature sneaker landscape and made Nike the brand to beat. Under Armour made a similar play signing Steph Curry in 2013. But it didn't pan out quite the way they hoped. Still, nowadays it seems like every star athlete needs a signature line. Tim Newcomb is a sneaker and sports tech reporter whose work has appeared in Forbes, Sports Illustrated, Esquire and more. He's breaking down the rise of the signature shoe from Chuck Taylors in the 1920s to Kobe Bryant's and Roger Federer's signature kicks. We'll also look at some of the new players in the sneaker game, and where Under Armour goes from here. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's 2014 and Under Armour is getting increasingly aggressive as it takes on Nike, buying fitness apps and signing record-breaking endorsement deals. But they face a major setback when one of their biggest retail partners goes bankrupt. To recoup the lost revenue, Under Armour makes a risky deal. And as the company scrambles to keep up with the rise of ecommerce and athleisure, they face a daunting question: are they losing sight of what made them great? Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

It's 1995 and college football player Kevin Plank is frustrated with the way the cotton t-shirt he wears under his pads gets drenched with sweat. He begins designing a t-shirt made from a different kind of material - one that will wick away sweat and keep him cool and dry on the field. Upon graduating, Plank uses his life savings and maxes out his credit cards to launch Under Armour. And within ten years of its founding, Plank sets his sights on the biggest prize of all: taking on Nike. Audible subscribers can listen to all episodes of Business Wars ad-free right now. Join Audible today by downloading the Audible app.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

"Live free and grind." Welcome to the first episode in a new series on the Ali on the Run Show called "No Stupid Questions." This is where experts come in to answer everything you've always wanted to ask about running. We'll be covering a wide range of topics including personal running and coaching, shoes and gear, the business of running, and "no such thing as TMI." The goal is to offer both straightforward and nuanced answers to the questions you've been hesitant to ask or that you still don't quite understand. First up in this series: all about professional running, with former professional runners and current hosts of the Off the Rails podcast, Aisha Praught Leer and Eric Jenkins. Aisha and Eric offer unique perspectives. They both ran professionally for big brands (Nike, Under Armour, Puma), and have since retired while staying active in the sport. They have the inside scoop, but aren't bound by NDAs or brand loyalties. They are unfiltered, honest, and always willing to go there. FOLLOW AISHA @aishapraughtleer FOLLOW ERIC @_ericjenkins SPONSOR:  Shokz: Use code ALI for $10 off your next headphone purchase. IN THIS EPISODE: Everything you need to know about pacers (5:45) On the track: from pre-meet and logistics to what it actually means when people say a track is "fast" (23:00) In the marathon: medals, separate starts, and more (48:30) Money talks, and the business of professional running (54:45) On doping, drama, chafing, waxing, and more (1:19:30) Follow Ali: Instagram @aliontherun1 Subscribe to the newsletter Join the Facebook group Support on Patreon SUPPORT the Ali on the Run Show! If you're enjoying the show, please subscribe and leave a rating and review on Apple Podcasts. Spread the run love. And if you liked this episode, share it with your friends!