Steve interviews Fred Mangione(00:09:22) the former COO of the Brooklyn Nets and the SVP/Commercial Ticketing, Premium Partnerships & Marketing for the New York Jets. Fred talks about growing up in New Jersey listening to the Howard Stern Show and later becoming friends with Gary Dell'Abate. Fred talks about starting in professional roller hockey and working his way up to COO of the Nets. Fred tells stories about Jay-Z, Pearl Jam, Bruce Springsteen and opening the Barclay's Center. Fred also chats about selling out the 1999 Women's World Cup, almost working for the Boston Red Sox, and dealing with David Stern.
Also, Adam Lazarus (01:21:42) returns to preview his new book about John Glenn and Ted Williams. Adam tells us how the city of Atlanta is responding to the 2023 Braves and how the community has fallen in love with their new stadium. Adam also talks about being a Steelers fan, talking at the Baseball Hall of Fame, and being a father.
Steve starts the show with first things first. Max Fried is back, Alvin Kamara is suspended, and there will be a new champion at the FIFA Women's World Cup. The show ends with one last thing about Gigi Buffon and his desire to keep dreaming with Azzurri fans around the world.
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