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Episodes
17 episodes
Why Big Brands Are Losing Fans with Perkins Miller, CEO of Fandom
Perkins Miller, CEO of Fandom, is sharing his playbook on digital transformation inside some of the world’s most iconic media and sports organizations: NBC, the NFL, WWE, and now Fandom.Perkins opens up about the balance between spee...
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Episode 17
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28:38
Leading Women’s Golf Into the Future with Liz Moore of the LPGA
It’s a pivotal time in women’s sports, and today we’re having a wide-ranging conversation about the future of women’s golf, and what it means to lead one of the longest-standing professional women’s sports organizations in the world.
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Episode 16
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43:12
The USOPC on LA28, Storytelling, and Next-Gen Olympics
The Olympic and Paralympic Games are evolving, and so are the strategies behind them.Katie Bynum Aznavorian, Chief Strategy and Growth Officer at the United States Olympic & Paralympic Committee shares how the USOPC is evolving f...
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Episode 15
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34:33
How the USGA is Elevating Women, Youth, and Adaptive Athletes
What does the future of golf look like, and who’s making it happen? In this episode, Jon Podany, Chief Commercial Officer of the USGA, joins Dave to explore the bold investments and innovations reshaping the sport. You’ll hear h...
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Episode 14
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35:20
NASCAR’s CTO on the Bold Digital Bet That Transformed the Sport
How did NASCAR reclaim its digital media rights and bring its tech capabilities in-house? CTO John Martin says it wasn’t just a business move - it was a cultural shift requiring executive buy-in, a long-term strategic plan, and the courage t...
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Episode 13
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30:31
Kenyon Rasheed on Athlete Intelligence and Winning the Recruiting Game with Edge3
What if athlete intelligence became the real competitive edge in college sports?Former NFL player, entrepreneur, and Next League leader Kenyon Rasheed is here to share his journey from the football field to the...
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Episode 12
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50:09
Why Investing in Women's Sports Changes Everything, with Danette Leighton
What does it REALLY take to fuel the explosive growth of women’s sports and ensure it lasts? From grassroots grants to elite athlete support, Danette Leighton, CEO of the Women’s Sports Foundation, shares how her organization is...
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Episode 11
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46:47
How Cosm Is Transforming Live Sports with LED Domes, 8K Video, and Unreal Engine with Devin Poolman
What if you could watch a live UFC fight or a Premier League match in a dome-shaped venue designed for immersive, shared experiences? Devin Poolman, Chief Product and Technology Officer at Cosm, joins the show to share how his team is reinve...
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Episode 10
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29:40
Optical Tracking, RSN Disruption, and NBA Tech with Chris Benyarko
In a streaming-first world, how does the NBA keep fans engaged while reimagining the local broadcast model?Chris Benyarko, EVP of Direct-to-Consumer Products at the NBA, is here for a compelling conversation around the NBA’s approach...
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Episode 9
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24:06
Inside the Sports Rights Shakeup with Doug Perlman
One of the most trusted voices in the sports industry is joining the show today to unpack the seismic shifts reshaping how games are distributed, monetized, and consumed. Doug Perlman, Founder of Sports Media Advisors and former...
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Episode 8
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43:36
How MLB is Using AI, Streaming, and Tech to Shape the Fan Experience with Chris Marinak
Major League Baseball is a leader in sports technology and innovation. In this episode, Chris Marinak, Chief Operations & Strategy Officer at MLB, takes us inside the league’s evolving approach to tech.You’ll hear about their gro...
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Episode 7
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23:17
The Business Strategy Behind PWHL and the Future of Women's Hockey with Amy Scheer
The Professional Women’s Hockey League has rapidly grown into a powerhouse in women’s sports. Amy Scheer, EVP of Business Operations at the Professional Women’s Hockey League chats with Dave and shares her career journey from wo...
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Episode 6
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33:12
How NASCAR Is Turning 200 MPH Data into Dollars with Tim Clark
NASCAR collects an astonishing amount of data, from cars racing at 200 MPH to the digital footprints of millions of fans. But how much data is TOO much to the point where you overwhelm a new fan, and how much is just enough that...
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Episode 5
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43:11
Leading Team USA, LA 2028, & The Future of the Olympics with Sarah Hirshland
What does it take to lead Team USA on the world’s biggest stage? Sarah Hirshland, CEO of the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee is here to pull back the curtain on the high-stakes world of Olympic leadership — where sports,...
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Episode 4
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41:54
The Business of Golf: Tech, Partnerships & The Ryder Cup with Jeff Price
What does it take to grow golf from 26 million to 45 million players in just a few years while adapting to shifting fan expectations? Jeff Price, Chief Commercial Officer at the PGA of America, chats with David to explore the ev...
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Episode 3
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40:40
Scott Gutterman on Fan Engagement and the Future of Sports Media
What does it take to revolutionize digital media in professional sports? In this episode, Next League’s David Nugent sits down with Scott Gutterman, SVP of Digital Operations at the PGA TOUR, to discuss the evolving inters...
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Episode 2
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40:10
How AI is Reshaping Sports and Driving MILLIONS in Ticket Sales with Shripal Shah
AI is the future, and it’s playing a transformative role in sports. Shripal Shah is a sports and retail industry veteran, here to share all of the latest innovations in AI in 2025, including how tools like
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Episode 1
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30:28