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Play the Game with Amar Shah
Play the Game with Emmy-winning producer and University of Florida Professor Amar Shah dives into the minds of athletes, entrepreneurs, and storytellers redefining sports, media, and culture. Real stories, real strategy—straight from the people changing the game.
Episodes
9 episodes
Brian Davidson – From Nike Retail to Giannis, NBA Titles, and Building a New Sports Venture
From making $11 an hour on the retail floor at Nike to signing Giannis Antetokounmpo and flying on the Nike jet, Brian Davidson’s story is all about betting on yourself and building something bigger. As the architect behind the most successful ...
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Episode 9
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Andrew Petcash & Scott Garber – Sports Startups, Founder Lessons, and the Rise of Profluence
What started as a newsletter has become a powerhouse in sports media and venture. In this episode, we sit down with Andrew Petcash and Scott Garber, the co-founders of Profluence—a sports business hub that’s part media platform, part community,...
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Episode 8
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8:29
Stacey Garcia – Bold Moves, Athlete Branding, and Building a Talent Empire
From a sorority girl at UCLA with no plans to work in sports to one of the most trusted names in athlete partnerships and talent booking, Stacey Garcia’s story is all about bold moves and betting on yourself. As a four-time Emmy-winning produce...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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7:40
David Brickley - Hustle, Kobe, and Building STN Digital from Scratch
From sneaking into a Fox Sports Radio studio to launching viral campaigns for Caitlin Clark and the NFL, David Brickley has built one of the top social-first agencies in sports and entertainment. As the founder and CEO of STN Digital, David has...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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11:58
Nate Loucks — From MLS to WWE: Building Digital Empires at Boardroom
From launching Kick TV with Major League Soccer to leading global digital strategy at WWE and now at Front Office Sports, Nate Loucks has been at the forefront of digital innovation in sports media. In this episode, Nate shares insights on crea...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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10:36
Tyler Rutstein — Building Brands for Gen Z at Adidas, Overtime, and Under Armour
From Adidas and Overtime to leading brand at Under Armour, Tyler Rutstein has never played by the old rules—and he’s not about to start now.In this episode, Tyler breaks down the bold career moves that took him from sports media o...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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10:04
Parul Khosla — Building an AI-Powered Platform for the Sports World
From the NFL and Madison Square Garden to co-founding a tech startup, Parul Khosla has done more than climb the ladder—she’s rebuilding it. In this episode, Parul breaks down how she launched Arena, an AI-powered hiring platform...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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10:36
Josiah Johnson — The Meme King Who Made LeBron Laugh
From the UCLA bench to Comedy Central to the top of NBA Twitter, Josiah Johnson has built a career on creativity, culture, and consistency. In this episode, Josiah breaks down how a single meme got him noticed by Jordan Peele, how his co...
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Episode 2
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9:07
Mason Gordon — From Napkin Sketch to National TV: The SlamBall Origin Story
The SlamBall Creator Who Turned a Napkin Sketch Into a Global SportEpisode 1: Amar Shah talks to Mason Gordon, founder of SlamBall, about creating an entirely new sport, getting it on TV, and building a brand that blends basketbal...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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13:06