Center for Sports Studies Podcast

Guest: Kurt Humphrey, Former Chief Financial Officer of the Indianapolis Colts

April 12, 2024 10:00 - 51 minutes - 70.5 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with former Chief Financial Officer of the Indianapolis Colts, Kurt Humphrey. Kurt was one of the first full-time hires for the Colts, after they moved in Indianapolis in 1984, and served as the CFO for 37 years. In this episode, he discusses the CFO’s role in professional football, how the NFL industry is unique as compared to other businesses, and relays his favorite memories from working with the ...

Guest: Morgan Petriko, Operations Manager at the Chicago Blackhawks

March 22, 2024 10:00 - 35 minutes - 49.4 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Operations Manager at the Chicago Blackhawks, Morgan Petriko. After a career of working in college athletic administration, Morgan was able to apply these skills into the daily management of the Fifth Third Arena in Chicago. In this episode, Morgan reflects on her career journey, how being available to do anything and everything in sports helped her along the way, and she talks about the trade-o...

Guests: Carlos Ames and Sam Bocken, Chicago Fire Inside Sales Academy Managers

February 23, 2024 11:00 - 30 minutes - 42.2 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the managers of the Chicago Fire Inside Sales Academy, Carlos Ames and Sam Bocken. Carlos and Sam both came to the Fire after beginning their careers in the New York Mets Sales Academy. In this episode, Carlos and Sam break down the inner workings of inside sales, discuss their career paths, and pass along advice for students looking to break into sports sales.

Guest: Garrett Martz, Potter Sports Group

February 09, 2024 11:00 - 49 minutes - 67.7 MB

This is a special episode of the Trine Center for Sports Studies Podcast as we air the talk from this year’s Featured Speaker, Garrett Martz. A 2004 Trine Marketing graduate, Garrett got his start in sports as an account representative for the Fort Wayne Mad Ants. Within five years, he had worked his way up to the Vice President of Sales before partnering with a colleague to form Potter Sports Group. Potter Sports Group is a sports agency focusing on professional basketball, with at...

Guest: Jackson Billings, Group Sales Account Executive for the Detroit Tigers

January 26, 2024 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.5 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Trine alumnus and Group Sales Account Executive for the Detroit Tigers, Jackson Billings. A 2021 Sport Management graduate, Jackson was able to take his experiences as a ticket sales intern for the New Hampshire Fisher Cats and member of Trine’s first National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship team, into a career with the Tigers.

Guest: Brian Pauga, Utah Jazz Scout

January 12, 2024 11:00 - 33 minutes - 46.1 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with a scout from the Utah Jazz, Brian Pauga. Brian was a student manager for Michigan State University and turned his passion for basketball into a career as an NBA scout and G-League General Manager. In this episode, he discusses the day-to-day responsibilities of a scout, the skills needed to break into an NBA front office, and how the profession has changed due to analytics.

Guest: Jim Shovlin, Public Address Announcer & Host of Talkin’ Sports on 1380am The Fan

December 08, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 48.7 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with veteran public address announcer and host of the Talkin’ Sports show on 1380am The Fan, Jim Shovlin. A Fort Wayne native, Jim has announced high school, college, and professional sports in the Summit City and hosted his own radio sports talk show for the past 15 years. In this episode, he discusses how making funny character sounds during a baseball game landed him his first radio gig, the amoun...

Guest: Jeff Parry, Associate Director of Compliance with Notre Dame Athletics

November 10, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 41 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Associate Director of Compliance with Notre Dame Athletics, Jeff Parry. Jeff is one of seven compliance staff members at Notre Dame responsible for maintaining compliance with NCAA rules and regulations. In this episode, he explains his path to Notre Dame, how he works within the NCAA rules to assist student-athletes and gives advice for people wanting to break into sports.

Guest: Rachel Lopez, Coordinator of Game Activations & Marketing for the Indy Eleven

October 13, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Coordinator of Game Activations and Marketing for the Indy Eleven, Rachel Lopez. Rachel has recently transitioned from ticket sales into marketing and sponsorship activation for Indianapolis’ professional soccer team, the Indy Eleven. In this episode, she explains why she is a “memory maker” for fans and discusses the value in learning the revenue development side of sports business.

Guest: Dr. Chris Brown, Commissioner of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA)

September 29, 2023 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47.6 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Commissioner of the Michigan Intercollegiate Athletic Association (MIAA), Dr. Chris Brown. Although this is Dr. Browns first tenure as a commissioner, he has a strong background in college athletics working for the University of Kansas, the NCAA national office, and most recently at the University of Delaware. In this episode, Dr. Brown discusses how putting student-athletes first has prepar...

Guest: Aaron Magnuson, Facilities Operations Coordinator of the Indiana Pacers

September 15, 2023 10:00 - 26 minutes - 36 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Facilities Operations Coordinator of the Indiana Pacers, Aaron Magnuson. Aaron graduated from IUPUI only two years ago but has already had experience working in the NFL and NBA in events and facilities management. In this episode, Aaron discusses how his experiences during college, including seven internships, prepared him for his role with the Indiana Pacers. He also explains the logistics ...

Guest: Ethan Hill, Head Coach Adrian College Esports

September 01, 2023 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.7 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with coach of the Adrian College esports team, and recent Trine alumnus, Ethan Hill. After a three-year career as a collegiate Call of Duty player, Ethan is now responsible for growing the esports team at Adrian. In this episode, Ethan discusses the role of a college esports coach, the value esports can bring to a college, and careers in the esports industry.

Guest: Chris Berg, Vice President of Content Development at Nexstar Media Group

March 30, 2023 10:00 - 32 minutes - 45.1 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Vice President of Content Development at Nexstar Media Group, Chris Berg. With over three decades in journalism and news television, Chris shares his outlook on rights deals with professional sports leagues, the future of regional sports networks and how local affiliates can compete, and how broadcasters are adjusting in the age of streaming.

March Madness

March 16, 2023 18:06 - 32 minutes - 44.3 MB

A special episode of the Center for Sports Studies Podcast where Associate Professor of Sport Management and Director of the Center for Sports Studies, Brandon Podgorski, breaks down the NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament bracket using historical data and other statistical analyses.

Guest: Justin Bock, Fremont High School Baseball Coach and Assistant Professor of Education at Trine

March 02, 2023 11:00 - 35 minutes - 49.2 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with long-time Fremont High School baseball coach, and Assistant Professor of Education at Trine, Justin Bock. In 2022, Professor Bock was honored by the Greater Fort Wayne Business Weekly for his contributions to education and coaching by his peers and students. In this episode, Professors Bock and Podgorski discuss the coaching profession and strategies for effectively leading youth.

Guest: Patrick Foust, Performance Center Operations Manager of the South Bend Cubs

February 16, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.4 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Performance Center Operations Manager of the South Bend Cubs, Patrick Foust. A Trine Sport Management alumnus, Patrick is in his second season as the full-time operations manager with the Cubs. In his role, Patrick is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the performance center including scheduling both team and non-team events. In this episode, Patrick discusses the life of a Minor L...

Guest: Mike Medici, Major League Baseball Scout

February 02, 2023 11:00 - 29 minutes - 40.2 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Major League Baseball scout, Mike Medici. Mike has been an MLB scout for over a dozen years and is currently in his ninth year with the Texas Rangers. As an amateur scout, Mike is responsible for evaluating high school and college baseball players in the Midwest, and he has had two players sign MLB contracts as well as fifteen minor leaguers. In this episode, Mike discusses the two types of scout...

Guest: Jazmin Zavala, Visit Fort Wayne Sports Sales Manager

January 19, 2023 11:00 - 42 minutes - 58.2 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Visit Fort Wayne Sports Sales Manager, Jazmin Zavala. After a career in sales and customer service, Jazmin uses her skills to help attract large sporting events to Fort Wayne. In this episode, Jazmin discusses her role with Visit Fort Wayne, the bidding process for attracting large events, and the economic impacts of sporting events on northeast Indiana.

Sports Trends with Generation Z

December 01, 2022 11:00 - 31 minutes - 43.4 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, speaks with his Principles of Sport and Recreation Management class about sports trends with Generation Z. Professor Podgorski asks a number of questions to get a Gen Z view of the current sports landscape. Topics include how Gen Z consumes sports, their favorite sports media personalities, the popularity of the World Cup, and who they think will win the Super Bowl.

Center for Sports Studies Symposium – Sales & Sports

November 10, 2022 11:00 - 1 hour - 82.8 MB

Today’s episode is a replay of the November 1st Center for Sports Studies symposium – Sales & Sports. In this episode, Center for Sports Studies director, Professor Brandon Podgorski, moderates a sports sales panel with Zander Atwood, Athletics Ticket Sales and Annual Fund Director with Purdue Fort Wayne Athletics and Brent Harring, Director of Group Sales with the Fort Wayne TinCaps. Both Zander and Brent share about their careers in sports sales and answer student questions regardi...

Guest: Kevin Bryant, Author of Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage

October 27, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 47 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with author of Spies on the Sidelines: The High-Stakes World of NFL Espionage, Kevin Bryant. Kevin is an Army veteran with over twenty years of experience safeguarding and gathering information for the Department of Defense, including thirteen years as a Special Agent during which he conducted national security investigations and instructed federal agents in training. In this episode, Kevin discusses ...

Guest: Jess Friederick, Lone Star Brahmas

October 14, 2022 10:00 - 19 minutes - 26.9 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Pro Shop Manager, Adult League Coordinator, and Co-Social Media Manager of the Lone Star Brahmas, Jess Friederick. Jess is a 2022 Trine alumna who graduated with an MBA and an undergraduate degree in management. In this episode, Jess discusses her dual roles with the Brahmas and making the transition from full-time student to full-time sport professional.

Guest: Greyson Allen, Sales and Hiring Coordinator at Peak Sports Management

September 29, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sales and Hiring Coordinator at Peak Sports Management, Greyson Allen. Peak Sports Management works with mid-major and NCAA Division II colleges all over the country to provide sales and marketing support for their athletic departments. As the Sales and Hiring Coordinator, Greyson is responsible for the recruiting and onboarding of new account representatives for all of the PSM properties. On...

Guest: Jake Crain, host of Crain & Co. Podcast

September 22, 2022 10:00 - 34 minutes - 46.8 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the host of Crain & Co., Jake Crain. During 2020, Jake was coaching football at a college in Montana when he moved back to his home state of Alabama during the pandemic. Shortly after returning home, he created The JBoy Show podcast which mainly focused on SEC football. In just under two years, his show has grown from a weekly SEC football podcast to a daily show with the Daily Wire. In this epis...

Guest: Dr. Nicholas Zoroya, Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Madonna University

September 15, 2022 10:00 - 49 minutes - 68.2 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Dr. Nicholas Zoroya, an Assistant Professor of Sport Management at Madonna University. Before becoming a full-time professor, Dr. Zoroya created and produced a popular lacrosse podcast, Going Offsides, and also broadcasted lacrosse games for the University of Michigan. In this episode, Dr. Zoroya discusses how to begin a career in podcasting and broadcasting as well as provides career advice for ...

Guest: Athletic Trainer Andrew Delagrange

September 01, 2022 10:00 - 32 minutes - 44.6 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks athletic trainer, Andrew Delagrange. After serving in the Army, Andrew earned a degree in Athletic Training and has worked as an ATC for multiple colleges and is now an athletic trainer in the Army. In this episode, Andrew talks about his role as an ATC, the challenges of the profession, and the rewards of helping athletes and soldiers perform at their best.

50th Anniversary of Title IX

July 01, 2022 10:00 - 27 minutes - 37.8 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, reflects on the 50th anniversary of Title IX and its impact on women’s sports. He also explains how Title IX is applied in athletic departments and the outlook of women’s sports in the future.

Guest Danny Kambel, Sports Information Director at the College of Idaho

May 25, 2022 10:00 - 39 minutes - 53.7 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Sports Information Director at the College of Idaho, Danny Kambel. Danny has over 25 years working in the sports information industry with experience at all three NCAA divisions, the NAIA, and junior college. In this episode, Danny talks about how the role of the SID has changed over the last three decades and why relationships are what drives his passion for his job.

Guest: James O’Connor, Licensed NBA, FIBA, and WNBA Agent

April 28, 2022 10:00 - 33 minutes - 46.5 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Fort Wayne attorney, James O’Connor, about all things Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL). James is a licensed NBA, FIBA, and WNBA agent and works with colleges around the nation to guide their NIL efforts.

Guest Daniella Bruce, Digital Reporter of the Detroit Red Wings

April 12, 2022 10:00 - 36 minutes - 50.7 MB

In this episode, Trine Assistant Professor of Communications, Andy Brown, talks with the Digital Reporter of the Detroit Red Wings, Daniella Bruce. Daniella joined Professor Brown’s Media and Society class on March 25th to discuss her career in sports media and how she became the first woman to work in the Red Wings’ radio booth.

Guest: Steve Jbara, Grand Rapids Gold Owner

March 29, 2022 10:00 - 46 minutes - 64.3 MB

Today’s episode is a replay of this year’s Center for Sports Studies Featured Speaker on March 24th – Grand Rapids Gold owner, Steve Jbara. In this episode, Steve recounts how a chance meeting with Detroit Pistons great Joe Dumars afforded him the opportunity to build his own NBA G-League team from the ground up.

Guests: Caleb Gonya, Hayden Jones, and Nicole Maroney, the Trine National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship team

March 15, 2022 10:00 - 38 minutes - 53.3 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Trine University National Collegiate Sports Sales Championship team of seniors Caleb Gonya, Hayden Jones, and Nicole Maroney. The team discusses their stellar performance in the NCSSC and Nicole walks us through her journey to finishing second out of 180 students across the country.

Guest: Breanna Mathews, Purchasing Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers

March 01, 2022 11:00 - 32 minutes - 44.1 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with the Purchasing Coordinator for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and Trine University alumna, Breanna Mathews. In this episode, Breanna discusses the important role that purchasing plays for a professional sports team and how she was able to leverage her past experience in retail into a position with the Buccaneers.

Guest: Brian Clapp, Vice President of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com

February 15, 2022 11:00 - 40 minutes - 55.3 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Vice President of Content and Engaged Learning at WorkInSports.com, Brian Clapp. In this episode, Brian provides invaluable advice for anyone looking to land a job in sports. WorkInSports.com is an industry-leading job board and also provides resources for job seekers.

Guest: Evan Kirkham, Co-Founder of Colorcast

February 01, 2022 11:00 - 20 minutes - 28.1 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with co-founder of the sports broadcasting app Colorcast, Evan Kirkham. Evan tells the story of how, while watching a Dallas Cowboys game, he left his career as a corporate attorney and co-founded a sports broadcasting start-up. Colorcast gives anyone the ability to broadcast a game, or even host your own show, in the comfort of your home. You can download the Colorcast app for iOS devices in the Appl...

Guest Chauntiel Smith-Jones, Owner of Capture Sports Agency

January 18, 2022 11:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with sports agent and owner of Capture Sports Agency, Chauntiel Smith-Jones. Chauntiel shares her story of how her athletic experiences turned into a career representing professional athletes. We discuss her mission at CSA, branding tips for college student-athletes, and things to look for in an agent. You can learn more about CSA at www.capturesportsagency.com.

Center for Sports Studies Symposium – Building Your NIL Brand

December 14, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 85.2 MB

Today’s episode is a replay of the December 9th Center for Sports Studies symposium – Building Your NIL Brand. In this episode, Center for Sports Studies committee member, Professor Andy Brown, moderates a branding panel with experts Dr. Scott Grant, Carly Tower, and Director of the Center for Sports Studies, professor Brandon Podgorski.

Guest Zach Mathews

November 05, 2021 10:00 - 40 minutes - 55.5 MB

You can learn more about Zach at www.zachmathewswriting.com and Instagram @zachmathewswriting.

Guest Patrick Koenig

October 22, 2021 10:00 - 39 minutes - 54.8 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with professional golf photographer, Patrick Koenig. Patrick has been featured in GOLF Magazine and Golf Digest and is recognized as one of the country’s most popular golf influencers. We discuss how he turned his passion into a career that has seen him travel the world playing golf.

Guest Paul McNeal, Coordinator of Development for Mount Vernon Nazarene University

October 08, 2021 10:00 - 29 minutes - 40.3 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Coordinator of Development for Mount Vernon Nazarene University Athletics, Paul McNeal. Paul explains how he was able to use his experience community building as a high school basketball coach into his current role in athletic fundraising.

Guest Alicia Marinelli, President and Founder of Living Sport

September 24, 2021 10:00 - 30 minutes - 42.5 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with President and Founder of Living Sport, Alicia Marinelli. Alicia discusses her time as a sports business professional in pro and amateur sports as well as her current role with Living Sport. Living Sport provides students with domestic and international opportunities to gain real world experience working in sport.

Guest Dr. Danny Powell

September 10, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 42.7 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Trine professor and head triathlon coach, Dr. Danny Powell, about team cohesion and how his efforts have helped to make the Trine triathlon team one of the best in NCAA Division III.

Guest 2020 Olympian Joe Schroeder

August 13, 2021 10:00 - 31 minutes - 42.9 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, and Senior Director of Content and Communications, James Tew, speak with Trine alumnus and Olympian, Joe Schroeder. Joe discusses his experiences at the Tokyo 2020 Olympics as part of the U.S. Rugby team.

Guest Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, President of Sport Management Worldwide

August 06, 2021 10:00 - 28 minutes - 39.4 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with sports agent and President of Sport Management Worldwide, Dr. Lynn Lashbrook, about his career representing athletes and advice for students on how to break into sports.

Guest Eric Roldan - Bishop Noll Institute Athletic Director

June 18, 2021 10:00 - 35 minutes - 48.5 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Bishop Noll Institute Athletic Director, and Trine University alumnus, Eric Roldan about his career path in coaching to becoming a head athletic director.

Guest Grant Floto

May 21, 2021 10:00 - 33 minutes - 45.7 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Grant Floto of the NFL’s Junior Rotational Program about his experience in diversity, equity, and inclusion in professional sports.

Guests Carley Acker, Taylor Woodcock and Lauren Kocsis

April 30, 2021 10:00 - 23 minutes - 32.4 MB

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with Trine University Exercise Science students Carley Acker and Taylor Woodcock, along with faculty advisor Lauren Kocsis, about their research project on the potential effects of COVID-19 on lung capacity.

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