Tech of Sports
547 episodes - English - Latest episode: 1 day ago - ★★★★★ - 5 ratingsFrom the shoes we wear on our feet to the high definition televisions in our living room, wearable devices, the sports universe is a breeding ground for technology. Writer and Photographer Rick Limpert will examine this each week on The Tech of Sports – With guests which include athletes, inventors and journalists that cover the intersection of sports and technology.
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Capt. Britton Shackelford of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks
October 06, 2016 01:51 - 4.44 MBCaptain Britton “Shack” Shackelford comes from a long line of fishermen. His family has been in the commercial fishing business since 1670, so it’s common belief among the locals that Shackelford has salt water running through his veins. Born and raised in Gloucester, Virginia, he is a proud Southerner who puts faith and family first … Continue reading Capt. Britton Shackelford of Wicked Tuna: Outer Banks →
Sumo Wrestling Comes to NHK World TV
September 22, 2016 00:02 - 8.28 MBRick is talking Sumo Wrestling this week as the national pastime of Japan will have highlight shows now available in the U.S. in a growing number of markets via NHK World TV. NHK WORLD TV, Japan’s English language channel, is proud to announce its partnership with PBS Charlotte (WTVI) based in Charlotte, North Carolina. PBS … Continue reading Sumo Wrestling Comes to NHK World TV →
High Tech and Healthy Food
September 08, 2016 21:39 - 11.5 MBRick talks some new high tech and healthy food that athletes might be able to see a benefit from.
Fantasy Football with Hooters Girl, Hannah Williams
August 25, 2016 03:11 - 10.7 MBHannah is a Hooters Girl from Irving, Texas and is a soon-to-be law student who already holds a master’s degree in philosophy. Last month, she was recognized as runner up in the 2016 Miss Hooters International Bikini Pageant. She loves to volunteer in the community especially with ESL elementary students. When she’s not busy serving … Continue reading Fantasy Football with Hooters Girl, Hannah Williams →
Jacques Intriere, International Clubmakers Guild
August 18, 2016 14:25 - 18.2 MBInternational Clubmakers Guild® (ICG) golf’s only clubfitting and clubmaking organization that is owned and run by its members, has experienced significant growth this past year, both in membership and in program offerings. Over 81 new members, originating from numerous countries, have been welcomed to ICG since 2015.
Live from Rio! The US Women’s Rugby Team
August 11, 2016 01:46 - 5 MBRick is bringing guest on Live from Copacabana Beach in Rio… members of the U.S. Women’ Rugby Team. Rugby is making its return to the Olympic Games for the first time since 1924. Kelly Griffin and Jillion Potter will compete as a part of the U.S. rugby sevens team, a variant of rugby in which … Continue reading Live from Rio! The US Women’s Rugby Team →
Kayla Harrison, Olympic Gold Medalist in Judo
August 04, 2016 20:10 - 4.67 MBKayla Harrison is in Rio, trying to win another Gold Medal. Rio 2016 is here and the country of Brazil welcomes the world for the Olympic Games, Rick talks with one of the most inspiring gold medal winners from 2012, and she’s going for the gold again in Rio.
Coach Mike Ditka
July 17, 2016 14:41 - 9.31 MBThis week on the Tech of Sports Rick has a phone interview with the legendary coach Mike Ditka. Coach Ditka talks about a new prostate product, the NFL, Brett Favre, Social Media and the upcoming general election.
US Olympic Gymnast, Donnell Whittenburg
July 14, 2016 00:44 - 4.04 MBA two-time world bronze medalist (2014, 2015), Donnell Whittenburg medaled at the Pacific Rim Championships, American Cup and Winter Cup events in 2016. Chasing his dream of making his first Olympic team, Donnell hopes to compete with Team USA in Rio.
Woody Woodburn, Writer and Runner
June 23, 2016 12:48 - 16 MBLongtime sports columnist Woody Woodburn returns to the “Tech of Sports” to talk about his book, current events and the state of the sports world. He also is an avid runner.
Sprint 5G and Copa America Soccer
June 17, 2016 13:22 - 16.7 MBRick is back from a trip to Philadelphia this week, where he got an exclusive look at Sprint and what is on the horizon when it comes to 5G. It was a demo held at the Chile vs. Panama Copa America soccer match in Philadelphia. Sprint is a major partner in the Copa America tournament. … Continue reading Sprint 5G and Copa America Soccer →
Lee Wybranski
June 02, 2016 15:09 - 11.3 MBRick is joined this week by noted artist, Lee Wybranski. Lee Wybranski has been a professional artist since 1992. He formed his company in Philadelphia in 1995 (then known as Group W Art Works) as a fine art and graphic design studio and the exclusive publisher and agent for his work. On January 2, 2012, … Continue reading Lee Wybranski →
US Paralympian hopeful Melissa Stockwell
May 26, 2016 12:56 - 3.79 MBAfter a roadside bomb in Baghdad took one of her legs in 2004, lifetime athlete Melissa Stockwell wasn’t going let her disability get in the way of her Olympic dreams. Her goal to compete on the world stage was achieved in Beijing 2008, where she defied expectations on the Paralympic Swim Team. This summer, she’s … Continue reading US Paralympian hopeful Melissa Stockwell →
U.S. Paralympic Athlete Rudy Garcia-Tolson
May 18, 2016 19:18 - 3.29 MBRudy Garcia-Tolson set his first goal at age eight when he declared he’d go to the 2004 Paralympic Games for swimming. Not only did the double amputee compete, he won gold and has been inspiring people ever since. Now, Rudy wants Americans to help inspire Team USA this summer in Rio.
Kamala Nellen Founder of Coaching for Champions
May 12, 2016 13:38 - 12 MBKamala Nellen is the founder of Coaching for Champions, a consulting firm for professional and elite athletes and high achievers that utilizes the comprehensive science of yoga for peak performance. Nellen pioneered the method called The Art and Science of Working IN for Champion Sports Performance and is the author of the newly released book … Continue reading Kamala Nellen Founder of Coaching for Champions →
Olympian Swimmer Dara Torres
May 04, 2016 18:18 - 4.08 MBDara Torres is one of the most decorated Olympians of all-time. As a swimmer, she is a 5-time Olympian and a 12-time medalist. She will also be leading Team Kellogg’s leading up to Rio. With less than 100 days from now, the nation will be cheering on Team USA at the Summer Games in Rio. … Continue reading Olympian Swimmer Dara Torres →
Kevin Phelan of Sox Lunch
April 28, 2016 15:10 - 14.2 MBThe recent opening of the 2016 Major League Baseball season has also launched a brand new platform for baseball fans of the Boston Red Sox, Chicago Cubs and New York Mets looking for a daily news source. Sports Lunch, a sports, entertainment and media start-up which piloted its “Sox Lunch” daily email newsletter last season, … Continue reading Kevin Phelan of Sox Lunch →
Joey Adler of Carve
April 21, 2016 14:30 - 12.1 MBToday Joey lives in Venice Beach, CA, within blocks of most of the Carve team and has founded a new business model while acting as Carve Bar’s CEO (which keeps her very busy, to say the least.) The platform and mobile application Joey has created is called DEPT OF GOOD; it encompasses all that Joey … Continue reading Joey Adler of Carve →
Sparta Science with Dr. Phil Wagner
April 14, 2016 14:00 - 12.7 MBFounded in 2007, Sparta is the place for athletes. Using force plate technology and proprietary analytic software, we make sure every one of our athletes gets exactly what they need and nothing they don’t. From strength and speed to skills and regeneration, our passionate and experienced coaches build lasting relationships with our athletes based on … Continue reading Sparta Science with Dr. Phil Wagner →
Martin Shirran of Cruise Yourself Slim
March 17, 2016 15:07 - 13.9 MBOver 22 million people completed a cruise holiday in 2015; many of those came home weighing upwards of 4 pounds heavier – due in no small part to the huge quantities and choice of food and drink on board modern cruise liners. The Shirrans, avid cruisers themselves, want to help you avoid needing to take … Continue reading Martin Shirran of Cruise Yourself Slim →
John Leighton of Golphin
March 03, 2016 15:45 - 12 MBFounded in Scotland, the Home of Golf, Golphin design and make specialized golf equipment to encourage more kids, juniors and families to experience the fun of playing the great game of golf. Founder Calum McPherson, formed a group of golf enthusiasts to challenge the reality that very few young kids under the age of 11 … Continue reading John Leighton of Golphin →
Colin Campbell, Chief Marketing Officer of HockeyTech
February 25, 2016 02:27 - 12.4 MBHockeyTech is the worldwide leader in providing hockey-related technologies, analytics and information services. HockeyTech was founded in 2012 by Stu Siegel, serial technology entrepreneur and former Florida Panthers Managing Partner/CEO, to address the lack of technology tools available to the hockey world. The company has grown rapidly, and has made five company acquisitions to date. … Continue reading Colin Campbell, Chief Marketing Officer of HockeyTech →
Dr. Patrick Kerr and the Kerr Collar
February 11, 2016 14:16 - 13 MBDr. Patrick Kerr wants to save football’s neck. The Manhattan chiropractor designed a protective collar to insert between a player’s shoulder pads and jersey to reduce the force of blows endured during games and practices. The device rises to support the neck and head as a player prepares to make a tackle. The aim is … Continue reading Dr. Patrick Kerr and the Kerr Collar →
Professional Dancer Lauren Taft
January 27, 2016 04:35 - 11.7 MBIf you’ve seen Walk the Moon’s chart-topping music video for “Shut Up and Dance”, you know who Lauren Taft is. From the age of 4, Lauren grew up dancing at competition dance studio The Movement Center in Columbus Ohio. After graduating high school, she then moved to Los Angeles to pursue a career professionally in … Continue reading Professional Dancer Lauren Taft →
Rick from NASCAR Media Days 2016
January 21, 2016 13:26 - 7.78 MBWelcome to “The Tech of Sports” from Charlotte N.C. and the NASCAR Media Tour for 2016. The Daytona 500 and the start of the NASCAR season is less than a month away and Rick has been in Charlotte at NASCAR Media Days. That usually means a look ahead at the 2016 NASCAR season, rule changes … Continue reading Rick from NASCAR Media Days 2016 →
Mark Weil of the Weil Tennis Academy
January 14, 2016 13:54 - 12.6 MBWeil Academy Director and Founder Mark Weil opened the Weil Tennis Academy in Ojai, California in June of 1997, becoming the first coach to open a full time, boarding tennis academy in the heart of Southern California. Since opening 13 years ago, Weil Academy has trained many junior world champions including former ITF #1 Grigor … Continue reading Mark Weil of the Weil Tennis Academy →
The Best Gadgets of 2015
December 17, 2015 04:29 - 22.8 MBIt’s that time of the year, as Rick gives his picks for his favorite sports and even some non-sports related gadgets for the year. 2015 has been a great year for innovative gadgets, but Rick has paired it down to his favorite 7 and he is happy to discuss them with Steve.
SignalShare CTO, Joe Costanzo
December 10, 2015 13:59 - 10.4 MBSignalShare is a technology platform that allows venues and conference hosts to leverage their wireless networks to gather data-rich insights about crowd and user behavior in real-time. SignalShare is a technology platform that allows venues and conference hosts to leverage their wireless networks to gather data-rich insights about crowd and user behavior in real-time.
Nicholas Cowey Birding and Bird Count
December 03, 2015 16:26 - 23.1 MBNicholas Cowey joins us again on the Tech of Sports to talk about Bird Watching and the upcoming Christmas Bird Count. The 2015 Lost Pines Christmas Bird Count will be here before you know it! Year after year, birding experts, enthusiasts and volunteers from the Lost Pines Region and greater Texas come together to take … Continue reading Nicholas Cowey Birding and Bird Count →
David Brown of Triversible
November 19, 2015 15:26 - 11.1 MBThree jerseys in one – Triversible. With basketball season underway, Rick has David Brown of Triversible on The Tech of Sports this week.
Tech Books, Sports Books and More
November 13, 2015 02:31 - 12.9 MBThis week Rick brings us four current books that cover sports, tech and even motivation that could make great holiday gifts for yourself or others. Sports and tech books are in general, a dime a dozen. Good sports and tech books are hard to find, so Rick and Steve this week take a look at … Continue reading Tech Books, Sports Books and More →
Norine Dworkin-McDaniel of the Science of Parenthood
November 05, 2015 16:11 - 14.2 MBNorine Dworkin-McDaniel is co-creator and principle writer of Science of Parenthood, named one of parenting.com’s “blogs every parent should read”. A longtime magazine writer, Norine has written for Parents, American Baby, The Huffington Post, Family Circle, More, Fitness, Shape, Prevention, Redbook, Woman’s Day, Good Housekeeping, Health, Marie Claire, Readers Digest, Food & Wine and iVillage.
Zachary Klima of Wait Time
October 28, 2015 13:14 - 7.09 MBWaitTime provides stadiums and fans real-time wait times for concessions, bathrooms and merchandise stands. The company added three sports and business leaders to its board of directors, including the former president of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and an advisor to the Olympic Committee.
Former NFL WR Mark Clayton Talks LIVV Headphones
October 22, 2015 15:50 - 12.8 MBThis week we are joined by former Oklahoma Sooner and Baltimore Ravens WR, Mark Clayton. When former first round draft pick and NFL wide receiver Mark Clayton broke his Beats headphones during a pre-game workout, he decided it was time to create something more durable that would stay in place no matter the physical activity … Continue reading Former NFL WR Mark Clayton Talks LIVV Headphones →
Coach Bru on National Coaches Day
October 06, 2015 15:05 - 13.1 MBCoach Bru is a noted public speaker, author, executive coach and an inspiration to everyone he meets. He is the author of “The Coach Approach” and “Seeds of Success”. His clients range from financial services and healthcare to manufacturing and nonprofit organizations as well as the thousands of executives, entrepreneurs, and sales teams from all … Continue reading Coach Bru on National Coaches Day →
Gerald Mortensen of Rabble
September 25, 2015 14:14 - 14.9 MBThis week we are joined by Gerald Mortensen of Rabble TV. Rabble TV is an app and a platform where you can broadcast your own commentary during sporting events, news broadcasts and other live events. “Morty” is a big time sports fan who enjoys soccer, college basketball and football the most. His loyalty lives with … Continue reading Gerald Mortensen of Rabble →
Mary Pat Faley Talking Tennis and More
September 10, 2015 15:16 - 13.4 MBMary Pat Faley was the Southern California 2011 USPTA Tennis Pro of the Year and is an accomplished published author, keynote speaker and tennis entrepreneur. An elite member of the Babolat Advisory Team, Faley has been described as a “Tennis Pro’s Pro”.
TechSmith’s Mike Kujansuu
September 03, 2015 13:47 - 6.51 MBMike Kujansuu joined TechSmith in 2002 and has played a marketing manager role for most of the products in the company’s portfolio through the years. He moved into a dedicated marketing manager role in 2011 when the Coach’s Eye app research and development originally started. Since then Mike has helped rapidly grow Coach’s Eye into … Continue reading TechSmith’s Mike Kujansuu →
Jeff Angus of PlaySight SmartCourt
August 27, 2015 02:00 - 11.7 MBThe PlaySight SmartCourt transforms your tennis matches and practices into fully interactive and shareable events while giving you professional level analysis and evaluation tools to take your game to the next level.
Lee Fitting and Lee Corso of ESPN College Gameday
August 11, 2015 14:17 - 2.95 MBRick attended the ESPN College Gameday “Huddle Up” Luncheon last week in Atlanta at the College Football Hall of Fame and was able to talk with ESPN’s Lee Corso and Lee Fitting. ESPN College Gameday is an institution and Corso has been with it since the beginning. Fitting has been there the last 12 years … Continue reading Lee Fitting and Lee Corso of ESPN College Gameday →
Jennifer Johnson and the Baby Strong Workout
August 06, 2015 03:39 - 8.62 MBWhen personal trainer Jennifer Johnson gave birth to her son Cole, she had to find a way to stay active while giving her baby the attention he needed. Cole was a high needs baby, so he would never let Jennifer put him down. Jennifer began taking walks carrying Cole and soon incorporated stair workouts and … Continue reading Jennifer Johnson and the Baby Strong Workout →
The Making of Major League With Jonathan Knight
July 24, 2015 01:00 - 7.2 MBLearn how a tight-knit group of rising young stars (and a few wily veterans) had a blast pretending to play ball while creating several iconic characters. Filled with little-known facts and personal recollections about outtakes and inside jokes, batting practice and script changes, all-night location shoots, bar hopping and more, this is the ultimate guide … Continue reading The Making of Major League With Jonathan Knight →
Brian Foy Vice President H4Distribution
July 16, 2015 15:45 - 9.16 MBBrian Foy, PGA, is vice president of H4Distribution, based in Jupiter, Florida. Brian has many years in the golf business, fortunate to work at some of the nicest golf facilities in the country. Brian also has experience helping launch a golf-technology company. He still enjoys teaching golf to a core group of students, and maintains … Continue reading Brian Foy Vice President H4Distribution →
Your Ultimate Sports Vacation
June 25, 2015 14:24 - 11.8 MBRick is back this week and he spent last week in Elkhart Lake, WI, where Road America is located. Road America is the premier road course race track in the country, and many people make a pilgrimage to Road America not only to watch the races, but also participate in the race schools that are … Continue reading Your Ultimate Sports Vacation →
Ronnie Battle CEO of V Tutor
June 11, 2015 13:11 - 21 MBRonnie Battle is no stranger to putting forth his best efforts to attain seemingly impossible goals! From early childhood, he has received unprecedented academic and sports accolades – most notably, being eligible for an academic collegiate scholarship while still in middle school! Despite the drug-infested communities that surrounded him and the lack of a consistent … Continue reading Ronnie Battle CEO of V Tutor →
Margarita Ventura of Haute Athletics
June 05, 2015 14:21 - 14.7 MBHaute Athletics is dedicated to harnessing the diversity and unique sense of adventure that high intensity, athletic & fitness endeavors offer. We strive to embrace and deliver a selection of athletic fashion for our customers as vast as their active lifestyles, leaving the possibilities limitless.
Chris Brooks, wingt-coach.com
May 28, 2015 15:26 - 15.3 MBChris Brooks is an evangelist for the Wing-T. He has nine years of experience coaching youth football at all age levels, including five years coaching 8th grade football (ages 12-14). He coached in Sherwood, Oregon and his teams played in the Tualatin Valley Youth Football League. In eight years of coaching playoff-eligible teams, his teams … Continue reading Chris Brooks, wingt-coach.com →
Bennett Jacobstein The Joy of Ballpark Food
May 14, 2015 13:40 - 11.2 MBBaseball is a game that is identified with food. We even sing about it at every ballpark during the seventh inning stretch: “….buy me some peanuts and Cracker Jack…” The famous song was written by Jack Norworth in 1908. During the 2014 baseball season, Bennett Jacobstein and his wife traveled to each of the major … Continue reading Bennett Jacobstein The Joy of Ballpark Food →
Greg Kraynak CEO Cellhire USA
May 07, 2015 13:21 - 13.3 MBGreg Kraynak CEO Cellhire USA. With 29 million U.S. residents traveling abroad last year many have run into issues with unsecure WiFi connections with the threat and realization of stolen personal information. Cyber criminals are everywhere and finding a safe connection for your smartphone, tablet and laptop can be hard to find when traveling to … Continue reading Greg Kraynak CEO Cellhire USA →
Bobby Grace of Bobby Grace Putters
April 02, 2015 14:17 - 14.1 MBIn my opinion and many others too, Bobby Grace makes the best putters in the world. With dozens and dozens of different putters on the market, that is saying something. Bobby’s is an authentic American success story that began when he was a teenager in St. Petersburg, Florida, not far from where his Tour Shop … Continue reading Bobby Grace of Bobby Grace Putters →