Beyond The Field: Inside India's Sports Industry
'Beyond The Field' is your all-access pass to the business side of sports. This one-of-a-kind podcast decodes India’s multi-billion-rupees sports industry. Host Nadeem Sheikh, a sports professional with 6 years of experience, chats with industry insiders to get the inside scoop on all aspects of sports - building teams, fundraising, media management, and brand sponsorships.
How was the IPL successfully managed during the Covid lockdown? How can a grassroots football team raise funds? Can E-Sport athletes earn enough to buy a Mustang? And can you turn your love for sports into a career?
Whether you're a die-hard fan, a budding professional, or simply curious, tune in every Friday to discover what makes your favourite sport more than just a game.
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Episodes
11 episodes
How to Win the KPL with Kailash Kandpal
What's one way to keep your fans engaged?As Kailash says, win the championships!In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Kailash Kandpal, CEO of Puneri Paltan, the winning team of the 10th season of the Pro Kabaddi League. T...
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34:48
Becoming a Sports Entrepreneur and Triathlete with Jitendra Joshi
What's common in being an entrepreneur and a triathlete? Dedication, perseverance, and a never-say-no attitude. In this week's episode, Nadeem sits down with Jitendra Joshi, a sports entrepreneur and a triathlete with over 25 yea...
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Episode 9
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1:04:00
Working with Ranbir Kapoor and Being the CEO Of Mumbai City FC, with Indranil Das Blah
Meet the "sports nerd" who went from watching Tom Cruise play a sports agent to being the CEO of Mumbai City Football Club!In this episode, Nadeem speaks with Indranil Das Blah, Vice President at Reliance Sports. With 22 years of experi...
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Episode 8
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1:18:43
Sports Management: Insider Insights with Neel Shah
How do you cold-call your way into your dream job in sports? Find out from Neel Shah, who's worked in sports management across India and the US! In this episode, Nadeem talks to Neel about his journey from being the direct...
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Episode 7
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42:37
The Grassroots Revolution In Indian Football with Siddarth Sabapathy
How do we bridge the gap between grassroots sports and elite sports?In this episode, Nadeem talks to Siddarth Sabapathy about kicking off football from the community level to making the Vile Parle Premier League a league of their own!&nb...
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Episode 6
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56:35
Beyond the Finish Line: Insights into the Running World with P. Venkatraman
Here's why you should run for your life! Nadeem talks to P. Venkatraman, Founder of YouTooCanRun, about all the reasons why running is the mother of all sports. They unpack how running became a 700-crore industry with over 1600 events acros...
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Episode 5
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56:17
India's Million-Dollar Esports Industry with Jaikishan Malik & Varun Gavankar
Does playing games for hours make you a professional athlete? In this episode, Nadeem speaks to Jaikishan Malik and Varun Gavankar about the evolution of Esports and how the million-dollar industry had its humble origins in two PC g...
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Episode 4
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1:03:49
Content Evolution: Shaping Indian Sports Narratives with Chintan Shah
From predictors and polls to visual play-by-plays, find out how sports is more of an experience than ever!In this episode, Nadeems talks to Chintan Shah, Director of Content Management at Sportz Interactive- a digital media agency aimed...
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Episode 3
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1:14:04
The Power of Sports Commentary with Vishnu Warrier
What happens if you goof up on live TV with millions of people watching?In this episode, Nadeem talks to Vishnu Warrier, a sports presenter for Star Sports with over 6 years of experience commentating for tournaments like the Indian Supe...
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Episode 2
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1:06:12
Mastering Media Management in Cricket with Nishad Pai Vaidya
Can the right media strategy turn a loss into a win? What are the strategies and innovations that go into managing the public image of legendary institutions and teams?Nadeem sits down with Nishad Pai Vaidya, who was the media manager fo...
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Episode 1
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