CREATIV SPORTS PODCAST
240 episodes - English - Latest episode: 30 days ago -Are you in the creative sports industry? Join us for weekly chats and different perspectives in the sports production and creative industry. From technical to creative, process to equipment, we're here to talk shop, and learn something along the way!
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S1 Ep59: Setting pillars for decision making with Andi Perelman • Pittsburgh Penguins
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBAfter traveling the world, Andi Perelman has spent most of her career with her hometown Pittsburgh Penguins. She's currently the VP of Digital after getting her start in social media. We talk time and attention, finding time for innovation, and creating a space for creativity. Follow Andi on social: https://twitter.com/AndiPerelman https://www.linkedin.com/in/andiperelman/
59: Setting pillars for decision making with Andi Perelman • Pittsburgh Penguins
July 26, 2021 10:00 - 42 minutes - 39 MBAfter traveling the world, Andi Perelman has spent most of her career with her hometown Pittsburgh Penguins. She's currently the VP of Digital after getting her start in social media. We talk time and attention, finding time for innovation, and creating a space for creativity. Follow Andi on social: https://twitter.com/AndiPerelman https://www.linkedin.com/in/andiperelman/
58: Designing For A Business Purpose with Tori Boykins • Denver Broncos
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTori Boykins is a graphic designer that has spent time in the NFL + MLB. She started her own business out of school before realizing she could blend her interests in sports with graphic design. We talk process, purpose, and boxing. Links to Tori's work: https://www.toriboykins.com/ https://www.instagram.com/toriboykins/ https://twitter.com/toriboykins
S1 Ep58: Designing For A Business Purpose with Tori Boykins • Denver Broncos
July 19, 2021 10:00 - 34 minutes - 32 MBTori Boykins is a graphic designer that has spent time in the NFL + MLB. She started her own business out of school before realizing she could blend her interests in sports with graphic design. We talk process, purpose, and boxing. Links to Tori's work: https://www.toriboykins.com/ https://www.instagram.com/toriboykins/ https://twitter.com/toriboykins
57: Building Teams and Getting Buy-In From Your Boss with Rob Alberino • Kansas City Chiefs
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHow do you get buy-in from your bosses? Rob Alberino, VP of Content and Production with the Kansas City Chiefs is here to share how he got into this business and why he's been trusted to build three in-house production units with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.
S1 Ep57: Building Teams and Getting Buy-In From Your Boss with Rob Alberino • Kansas City Chiefs
July 12, 2021 10:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBHow do you get buy-in from your bosses? Rob Alberino, VP of Content and Production with the Kansas City Chiefs is here to share how he got into this business and why he's been trusted to build three in-house production units with the Philadelphia Eagles, Kansas City Chiefs, and San Francisco 49ers.
S1 Ep56: Creating Content Directly with Athletes • Devin Dismang
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBSo, you want to work directly with athletes? Well, happy to tell you that we have Devin Dismang here today to share his insight on how he got started, and now, how he’s growing and developing his clientele of direct to athlete opportunities. Check out Devin's work: Instagram YouTube Twitch Twitter
56: Creating Content Directly with Athletes • Devin Dismang
July 05, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 58.3 MBSo, you want to work directly with athletes? Well, happy to tell you that we have Devin Dismang here today to share his insight on how he got started, and now, how he’s growing and developing his clientele of direct to athlete opportunities. Check out Devin's work: Instagram YouTube Twitch Twitter
S1 Ep55: Finding your voice and amplifying others with Megan Reyes • Blue Wire Podcasts
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAs you start your career, you’re looking for opportunities. As you grow, you evolve and begin to sort out your path. Megan Reyes joins us today to talk about how her career has come full circle, as she combines her initial interest of fashion design with her passion to empathize and raise marginalized voices in the sports community. Link to shirts: https://morediversevoicesinsports.com/ Athlete Ally: https://www.athleteally.org/ Black women’s player collective: https://twitter.com/...
55: Finding your voice and amplifying others with Megan Reyes • Blue Wire Podcasts
June 28, 2021 10:00 - 46 minutes - 42.8 MBAs you start your career, you’re looking for opportunities. As you grow, you evolve and begin to sort out your path. Megan Reyes joins us today to talk about how her career has come full circle, as she combines her initial interest of fashion design with her passion to empathize and raise marginalized voices in the sports community. Link to shirts: https://morediversevoicesinsports.com/ Athlete Ally: https://www.athleteally.org/ Black women’s player collective: https://twitter.com/...
54: What's Kraken with Lamont Buford and Jonny Greco • Seattle Kraken
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLamont and Jonny join us this week to talk about building the Seattle Kraken brand. They discuss their learnings from past experiences, what it's like to move to a new city and understand that new fanbase, and their vision for a different mindset when it comes to creating and sharing the fan experience.
S1 Ep54: What's Kraken with Lamont Buford and Jonny Greco • Seattle Kraken
June 21, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.4 MBLamont and Jonny join us this week to talk about building the Seattle Kraken brand. They discuss their learnings from past experiences, what it's like to move to a new city and understand that new fanbase, and their vision for a different mindset when it comes to creating and sharing the fan experience.
S1 Ep53: Creating Memorable Experiences with Terrance Beavers • College Football Hall of Fame
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBToday, we’re taking you inside a museum. Not just any museum though. Terrance Beavers is the Senior Manager of Content and Production at the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. He happily wears many hats from videographer to editor, IT, and exhibit creative imagineer. He’s all in on creating a memorable experience for fans.
53: Creating Memorable Experiences with Terrance Beavers • College Football Hall of Fame
June 14, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 66.3 MBToday, we’re taking you inside a museum. Not just any museum though. Terrance Beavers is the Senior Manager of Content and Production at the Chick-Fil-A College Football Hall of Fame. He happily wears many hats from videographer to editor, IT, and exhibit creative imagineer. He’s all in on creating a memorable experience for fans.
52: Content is King, but how do you spend your time?
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBSpecial Guest Matt Desmond joins us in this episode to talk about the first year of the podcast, and going freelance. And we dive into offseason planning, how to determine what value you're getting from your time, and hopes for what next year will hold.
S1 Ep52: Content is King, but how do you spend your time?
June 07, 2021 10:00 - 48 minutes - 44.2 MBSpecial Guest Matt Desmond joins us in this episode to talk about the first year of the podcast, and going freelance. And we dive into offseason planning, how to determine what value you're getting from your time, and hopes for what next year will hold.
51: Project Management And Mistakes
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThe sports industry has been hit hard this past year. Increased demands, limited or diminished resources, and the need to keep delivering engaging content. Because of these constraints, Karl posted a question in Slack about project management, so that’s what we’re diving into today. How to outline projects, chunk projects, and what to do if you just have too much work that isn't feasible in the timeline given.
S1 Ep51: Project Management And Mistakes
May 31, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 57.5 MBThe sports industry has been hit hard this past year. Increased demands, limited or diminished resources, and the need to keep delivering engaging content. Because of these constraints, Karl posted a question in Slack about project management, so that’s what we’re diving into today. How to outline projects, chunk projects, and what to do if you just have too much work that isn't feasible in the timeline given.
50: Producing Through A Pandemic with Garrett Wright
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAs we prepare to crawl back out of this pandemic hole and things begin to re-open, we talk with Garrett about his likes and dislikes during the pandemic, challenges that have been overcome, and what's here to stay as we get back to some semblance of normalcy.
S1 Ep50: Producing Through A Pandemic with Garrett Wright
May 24, 2021 10:00 - 41 minutes - 38.3 MBAs we prepare to crawl back out of this pandemic hole and things begin to re-open, we talk with Garrett about his likes and dislikes during the pandemic, challenges that have been overcome, and what's here to stay as we get back to some semblance of normalcy.
49: Start Up, Storytelling, And Always Learning Mindset with Emily Johnson • Togethxr
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFounded by four women athletes at the top of their game, Togethxr has launched a new culture and lifestyle brand to showcase and empower women. Togethxr Senior Producer Emily Johnson joins us today to talk about story, process, and building a brand from the ground up. Links to work: Togethxr explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlESsRe5v4Y Surf Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80zn25S27rw Sydel Curry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFvA_61-Aak Togethxr YouTube Channel:...
S1 Ep49: Start Up, Storytelling, And Always Learning Mindset with Emily Johnson • Togethxr
May 17, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 50.7 MBFounded by four women athletes at the top of their game, Togethxr has launched a new culture and lifestyle brand to showcase and empower women. Togethxr Senior Producer Emily Johnson joins us today to talk about story, process, and building a brand from the ground up. Links to work: Togethxr explained: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JlESsRe5v4Y Surf Girls: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=80zn25S27rw Sydel Curry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iFvA_61-Aak Togethxr YouTube Channel:...
S1 Ep48: NFT's and Digital Art with Brandon Spahn • Phoenix Suns
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIf you've heard about NFT's but still find them confusing, or are pondering whether you should take your art to the blockchain, Brandon is here to help provide insight into what he's learned by selling some of his art. We discuss the costs, the benefits, the drawbacks, and what kind of risk you run with NFT's. But first, we start by learning about Brandon's background and how he got into the digital art game years ago. Check out Brandon's work: https://www.instagram.com/brandonspahnart/
48: NFT's and Digital Art with Brandon Spahn • Phoenix Suns
May 10, 2021 10:00 - 52 minutes - 48.1 MBIf you've heard about NFT's but still find them confusing, or are pondering whether you should take your art to the blockchain, Brandon is here to help provide insight into what he's learned by selling some of his art. We discuss the costs, the benefits, the drawbacks, and what kind of risk you run with NFT's. But first, we start by learning about Brandon's background and how he got into the digital art game years ago. Check out Brandon's work: https://www.instagram.com/brandonspahnart/
47: Video Integration and Project Engineering Q&A with Brock Raum
May 03, 2021 21:38 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOur own Brock Raum talks about the new role he has taken at BeckTV in the last year, what it means to be a project engineer, and the lessons he's learned so far from being on site helping build out venues for clients.
S1 Ep47: Video Integration and Project Engineering Q&A with Brock Raum
May 03, 2021 21:38 - 32 minutes - 29.6 MBOur own Brock Raum talks about the new role he has taken at BeckTV in the last year, what it means to be a project engineer, and the lessons he's learned so far from being on site helping build out venues for clients.
46: Data and technology to personalize content with Mike Downey • Microsoft
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe dig into how technology can deliver content for audiences, using data to tell a compelling story, and what traditional sports can learn from esports. As a member of Microsoft’s Commercial Software Engineering organization, Mike Downey has helped lead the engineering efforts for most of Microsoft’s partnerships in sports since 2012, including partnerships with NBA, PGA TOUR, NASCAR, NFL, USGA, PGA of America/Ryder Cup, Hendrick Motorsports, and Real Madrid. He has a background in data sci...
S1 Ep46: Data and technology to personalize content with Mike Downey • Microsoft
April 26, 2021 10:00 - 54 minutes - 50.1 MBWe dig into how technology can deliver content for audiences, using data to tell a compelling story, and what traditional sports can learn from esports. As a member of Microsoft’s Commercial Software Engineering organization, Mike Downey has helped lead the engineering efforts for most of Microsoft’s partnerships in sports since 2012, including partnerships with NBA, PGA TOUR, NASCAR, NFL, USGA, PGA of America/Ryder Cup, Hendrick Motorsports, and Real Madrid. He has a background in data sci...
S1 Ep45: Music reporting, memories, and finding your north star with Attique Iqbal • NFL Media
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWe have seen quite a few questions relating to music, so today we’re joined by Attique Iqbal who is the Music Coordinator with NFL Media. We discover how he carved out a niche for himself, why reporting music is really important to both you and the artists, and what other freelance jobs he keeps for the love of the game. Link to the custom music track for the NFL game mentioned: https://countrymusictattletale.com/2018/10/18/honey-county-releases-remix-of-los-angeles-with-justin-burk/
45: Music reporting, memories, and finding your north star with Attique Iqbal • NFL Media
April 19, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 41.6 MBWe have seen quite a few questions relating to music, so today we’re joined by Attique Iqbal who is the Music Coordinator with NFL Media. We discover how he carved out a niche for himself, why reporting music is really important to both you and the artists, and what other freelance jobs he keeps for the love of the game. Link to the custom music track for the NFL game mentioned: https://countrymusictattletale.com/2018/10/18/honey-county-releases-remix-of-los-angeles-with-justin-burk/
S1 Ep44: Strategy, Metrics, and Digital Transformation with Dan Gadd • Atlanta Falcons
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis week’s conversation with Dan Gadd is all about digital content and transformation. How do you decide where to spend your time? How do you use metrics for decision making? Why doesn’t your content reach all of your followers? He believes content is the product, not a service. And also says that there is no such things as a business play or an engagement play. Without engagement when posting content, there is no business play because you need to reach your audience first and foremost. ...
44: Strategy, Metrics, and Digital Transformation with Dan Gadd • Atlanta Falcons
April 12, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 65.3 MBThis week’s conversation with Dan Gadd is all about digital content and transformation. How do you decide where to spend your time? How do you use metrics for decision making? Why doesn’t your content reach all of your followers? He believes content is the product, not a service. And also says that there is no such things as a business play or an engagement play. Without engagement when posting content, there is no business play because you need to reach your audience first and foremost. ...
43: Creatives in the bubble; How NCAA teams covered the women's and men's tournaments
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBDarrias Thomas leads a conversation with women’s and men’s NCAA creatives to talk about their challenges this season, living in the bubble atmosphere for the NCAA tournament (Women's D1 + Men's D1 + Men's DII), the disparities between the two tournament’s, and how they expect this season to impact the future.
S1 Ep43: Creatives in the bubble; How NCAA teams covered the women's and men's tournaments
April 05, 2021 10:00 - 55 minutes - 51.3 MBDarrias Thomas leads a conversation with women’s and men’s NCAA creatives to talk about their challenges this season, living in the bubble atmosphere for the NCAA tournament (Women's D1 + Men's D1 + Men's DII), the disparities between the two tournament’s, and how they expect this season to impact the future.
42: Preparing for the unexpected in live tv with Morgan Weinbrecht • NBA on TNT
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWhat’s it like to work behind the scenes and make live tv happen amidst all the challenges that pop up? Morgan Weinbrecht is here to talk about just that. She’s the Associate Director for Inside the NBA and NBA on TNT. We explore her path to Turner, how they push boundaries with technology and production, and hear some stories that seem too crazy to be real! Upcoming content that Morgan is working on: TNT on Thursdays for Inside the NBA @nbaontnt Starting Saturday Final Four and Champions...
S1 Ep42: Preparing for the unexpected in live tv with Morgan Weinbrecht • NBA on TNT
March 29, 2021 10:00 - 59 minutes - 54.6 MBWhat’s it like to work behind the scenes and make live tv happen amidst all the challenges that pop up? Morgan Weinbrecht is here to talk about just that. She’s the Associate Director for Inside the NBA and NBA on TNT. We explore her path to Turner, how they push boundaries with technology and production, and hear some stories that seem too crazy to be real! Upcoming content that Morgan is working on: TNT on Thursdays for Inside the NBA @nbaontnt Starting Saturday Final Four and Champions...
41: Creating Your Own Opportunities with Autumn Johnson • NCAA Digital Reporter & NBA 2K League Reporter
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAutumn Johnson joins us this week to talk about her roles as a reporter with the NCAA and NBA 2K, how she used social media to land a job, starting a full-time gig during the pandemic, and how growing up playing sports has influenced her early in her career. Links to Autumn's work: Web site: autumnjohnsontv.com Social media: @autumnjohnsontv You can also find her work on all of NBA 2K League social platforms and NCAA.com.
S1 Ep41: Creating Your Own Opportunities with Autumn Johnson • NCAA Digital Reporter & NBA 2K League Reporter
March 22, 2021 10:00 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBAutumn Johnson joins us this week to talk about her roles as a reporter with the NCAA and NBA 2K, how she used social media to land a job, starting a full-time gig during the pandemic, and how growing up playing sports has influenced her early in her career. Links to Autumn's work: Web site: autumnjohnsontv.com Social media: @autumnjohnsontv You can also find her work on all of NBA 2K League social platforms and NCAA.com.
40: Celebrating Black Creatives In Sports
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week's podcast is a continuation of our celebration of black creatives in the sports industry from the panel we held at the end of February. Hosted by Cindy Robinson, she is joined by guests Dominique Patrick, Jumoke Davis, Stephanie Lovell and Lamont Buford. They discuss challenges they've faced being the only black person on their team or on their show, the importance of networking, adding diversity to your team without the Rooney Rule, and finding a way to remain positive during the...
S1 Ep40: Celebrating Black Creatives In Sports
March 15, 2021 10:00 - 1 hour - 76.8 MBThis week's podcast is a continuation of our celebration of black creatives in the sports industry from the panel we held at the end of February. Hosted by Cindy Robinson, she is joined by guests Dominique Patrick, Jumoke Davis, Stephanie Lovell and Lamont Buford. They discuss challenges they've faced being the only black person on their team or on their show, the importance of networking, adding diversity to your team without the Rooney Rule, and finding a way to remain positive during the...
39: Celebrating Women in Sports
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWe’re celebrating women in sports here on International Women’s Day. Tamara Brown is taking over today, and she is joined by Drew Jones, Sydney Sims, and Lorelai Ritzert. They talk about women who have inspired them, accessibility of women sports, women in leadership, and breaking down assumptions.
S1 Ep39: Celebrating Women in Sports
March 08, 2021 11:00 - 34 minutes - 31.7 MBWe’re celebrating women in sports here on International Women’s Day. Tamara Brown is taking over today, and she is joined by Drew Jones, Sydney Sims, and Lorelai Ritzert. They talk about women who have inspired them, accessibility of women sports, women in leadership, and breaking down assumptions.
S1 Ep38: Capturing iconic moments with Kevin Foy • Chicago Bears
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBI promise you’ve seen Kevin’s work, you maybe just didn’t realize he was the one behind the lens. Kevin is the chief cinematographer and engineer for the Chicago Bears. He has behind the scenes stories for days of some of sports most iconic moments over the last 20 years. Kevin got his start in news, shot for NFL Films, and ended up covering sports for a network before landing with the Bears 17 years ago.
38: Capturing iconic moments with Kevin Foy • Chicago Bears
March 01, 2021 11:00 - 57 minutes - 52.4 MBI promise you’ve seen Kevin’s work, you maybe just didn’t realize he was the one behind the lens. Kevin is the chief cinematographer and engineer for the Chicago Bears. He has behind the scenes stories for days of some of sports most iconic moments over the last 20 years. Kevin got his start in news, shot for NFL Films, and ended up covering sports for a network before landing with the Bears 17 years ago.
37: Celebrating Black Creatives
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBDarrias Thomas leads a conversation with Tamara, Sheldon, Allie, and Kerry about what it's like to be a black creative in the sports creative industry.
S1 Ep37: Celebrating Black Creatives
February 22, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 80.4 MBDarrias Thomas leads a conversation with Tamara, Sheldon, Allie, and Kerry about what it's like to be a black creative in the sports creative industry.
S1 Ep36: Getting in the feels of your audience with Nicole Reighter • Florida
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBHow much planning and prep do you do before you shoot? Nicole Reighter has a way of producing content that makes you feel like you’re there. So, we asked her to spill the beans and talk us through her approach with long-form content: Setting the scene, getting the access, and sharing stories. Links to work: https://vimeo.com/240836104 - Braxton Hoyett Feature https://vimeo.com/464978838 - Football Hype video (Coach Spurrier VO) https://vimeo.com/391747660 - Baseball Opening Day https:...
36: Getting in the feels of your audience with Nicole Reighter • Florida
February 15, 2021 11:00 - 46 minutes - 42.7 MBHow much planning and prep do you do before you shoot? Nicole Reighter has a way of producing content that makes you feel like you’re there. So, we asked her to spill the beans and talk us through her approach with long-form content: Setting the scene, getting the access, and sharing stories. Links to work: https://vimeo.com/240836104 - Braxton Hoyett Feature https://vimeo.com/464978838 - Football Hype video (Coach Spurrier VO) https://vimeo.com/391747660 - Baseball Opening Day https:...
S1 Ep35: Learning, Mentoring, and Navigating Change with Darrias Thomas • Freelance Producer
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBDarrias Thomas, an Austin-based freelance producer, joins us as we talk about his path through college athletics, how to network and stay in touch, and why the only constant in this business is change.
35: Learning, Mentoring, and Navigating Change with Darrias Thomas • Freelance Producer
February 08, 2021 11:00 - 1 hour - 62.4 MBDarrias Thomas, an Austin-based freelance producer, joins us as we talk about his path through college athletics, how to network and stay in touch, and why the only constant in this business is change.