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The Sports Business Life Podcast
There are many podcasts about the business of sports. But what about the life in sports business? Take a journey with two guys passionate about sports and sports business. They aim to not only keep you updated on recent news and trends each week, but also provide unique perspectives from current and future industry leaders.
Episodes
49 episodes
Podcast Update
The boys jump on for a quick update to the podcast. In short, we'll talk to you all very soon! Links: https://linktr.ee/theSBLpodcast
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S2 Episode 8: Holiday Special
Ho ho ho! On this jolly special holiday edition of the Sports Business Life Podcast, Thomas and Joel start off by welcoming Mitch back to the show. The boys then dive into the controversial end to the F1 season, the sport's rapid growth in Cana...
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S2 Episode 7: Laurenne Mercier, Treadstone Sports Agency
Would you want to know what it is like to start your own sports agency and oversee the personal branding for NHL stars like Ryan Nugent-Hopkins, Josh Morrissey, and Colton Parayko? Well, that is a reality for Laurenne Mercier who joined us this...
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S2 EP6: The Touchback w/ Joshua Kloke, The Athletic
Do The Leafs, TFC and Team Canada Soccer excite you? Well if you are anything like us you would be thrilled to hear we were joined by Joshua Kloke from The Athletic this week. During our conversation, we talked about how covering the Toronto Ma...
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S2 Episode 5: Josh Knoester, CEBL
This week we were fortunate enough to have the CEBL's own, Josh Knoester, join us on the show. Josh started in the CEBL as an intern for the Niagara River Lions and has since worked his way up to Vice President of the league. During our convers...
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S2 EP4: The Touchback w/Armaan Ahluwalia, BSE Global
It is not every day we get a Super Bowl champion on the podcast who brings as much insight and energy as Armaan does. When we last chatted, Armaan was a key member of the Business Analytics team for the Kansas City Chiefs. He now has a ne...
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S2 Episode 3: Adam Ward, CIMORONI
Have you ever dreamed of working with Kia Nurse or for brands like Red Bull? Well, it's a reality for Adam Ward, as the VP of CIMORONI. Today he joins the show to discuss the importance of diverse skill sets and backgrounds in the sport...
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S2 EP2: The Touchback w/Brian Collins
In this episode, the boys welcome back Brian Collins from Molson Coors for the first-ever "Touchback" segment where they learn about Molson's new and exciting Hall of Fan contest! (Details about the contest can be found here
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Season 2
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S2 Episode 1: We're Back!
As the new NBA and NHL seasons start so does a new season of The Sports Business Life Podcast. Catch up on what has been going on for Joel & Mitch since the end of season 1, including how their teams have performed thus far. They dive into:...
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Episode 40: Season Finale
To close out the year, it's only fitting that Joel and Mitch takeover the episode today to tackle a myriad of sports business topics, including:waving goodbye to Joel's Maple Leafs, as well as our ability to predict playoff winners<...
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Episode 39: Pat McEleney, XMC
Every now and then, we are fortunate to cross paths with a sports business veteran who has seen a lot. But today we were joined by someone who may have seen it all! Pat Mc...
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Episode 38: Steinunn Parsons, True North Sports + Entertainment
Another NHL post-season is underway, but the in-game fan experience is still non-existent in the 'Great White North' and we all know how important it is in sports business. But who are the faces behind this vital cog in the wheel of any success...
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Episode 37: Mark Palmer, Toronto Blue Jays
As we're well into the MLB season, it is a great time for us to check-in with Mark Palmer of the Toronto Blue Jays to see how life for Canada's baseball team is going as they continue to c...
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Episode 36: Rishi Lal, CHL
It's not often we come across one of the "Top 100 Canadian Professionals", but we did today with Rishi Lal of the CHL. Rishi is a man of inspiration, humility, and integrity, who sh...
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Episode 34: Nicole Lee, NHL
We've had a lot of dream jobs on the pod, but Nicole Lee's with the NHL may be right up at the top! This Wilfred Laurier and Ohio University Alum works with some of the league's biggest pa...
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Season 1
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Episode 33: Jana Masiewich, Publicis Sport & Entertainment
Based on previous episodes, it should be more clear now that you don't have to work for a big sports property or brand to get that essential sports business experience. But how do you transfer skills from an atypical part of the industry to exc...
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Episode 32: Andrew Cuch, Rogers Communications
Imagine your job involves working directly with the likes of Connor McDavid, Bianca Andreescu, John Tavares, Milos Raonic and Mark Messier. Sounds like a fantasy right?Well not for
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Episode 31: Paul Krotz, NWHL
One of the best feel-good stories in sports so far this year is the success we've witnessed with the National Women's Hockey League (NWHL). After wrapping up their season this past weekend, we get a behind-the-scenes look at the NWHL's accompli...
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Episode 30: Jacie deHoop, The GIST
In a saturated sports media market, how do you create a unique voice that satisfies ALL sports fans when you possess zero sports business background? To answer that question on today's episode, there's no one better than
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Episode 29: Amy Wesson, Pittsburgh Penguins
By now, it's clear we love to check in with fellow Canadians doing big things on international soil. On today's episode, we are thrilled to be joined by Amy Wesson of the Pittsburgh Penguins....
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Episode 28: Eric Nachman, Tangerine
When you've spent most of your career working for some of the biggest sports properties (hello MLSE & NHL), it's safe to say you've seen it all. But what about when you crossover into the world of banking? This question was answered...
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Episode 27: SPECIAL - GRADUATE PANEL
With baseball season right around the corner, it was only fitting we threw a curveball of our own on today's episode. "Not one, not two..." but three (!) recent sports business graduates joined us for a special panel exploring life after school...
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Episode 26: Aly Habib, INDOCHINO
Made-to-measure menswear is definitely not the most obvious gateway into sports business. But on today's episode, we learn from Aly Habib of INDOCHINO how he was able to carve a path in the industry after spending over 10 years in business deve...
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Episode 25: Dana Gladstone, Hockey Canada
To spend over 30 years in sports business and maintain a strong level of success is no small feat, especially when that career transcends the worlds of agency, property and brand. On today's episode, it was a privilege to bring Dana Gla...
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Episode 24: Brian Collins, Molson Coors
There's a pretty good chance that if you've watched or attended an NHL game in Canada, beer was involved in some capacity. There's probably even a better chance that Molson Coors had a significant role to play in that experience. That's because...
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