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We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 75: SkyzooSkyzoo is a lyricist, emcee, and ghostwriter, and is also an actor We discussed: - His career and coming up in music, living one block from Notorious BIG - Ghostwriting - How Streaming affected music and the business - Musical Influences and Hip Hop Industry - NY Knicks + Updating “Go New York Go” for the team - Thoughts on Jalen Brunson and the future 2024-08-1248 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 74: Tyson HutchinsTyson Hutchins is Associate Athletic Director, Creative Strategy, for BYU Athletics ‍ We discussed: - His career trajectory, and coming back to BYU- How we first met Tyson when he was at Clemson, working on a Draft Night piece for Trevor Lawrence- Where the college athletics space is right now as an industry and creatively- Transitioning from the guy behind the camera to the guy leading the team- Buy-in with athletes and coaches 2024-08-1233 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 73: Joe CaporosoJoe Caporoso is President of Team Whistle, a DAZN Company ‍ We discussed: - His career trajectory to Whistle- The state of content and media- The rise of the athlete podcasters- Advice for young folks getting into the business 2024-03-1926 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 72: Taylor GirardTaylor Girard is a professional hockey player for PWHL Boston We discussed: - How hockey entered her life - High School Hockey in Michigan - Ending her college career at Quinnipiac University and how she credits the school with developing her as a hockey player, and what was on her mind figuring out her next steps in her hockey career post-college - Moving from college to the NWHL / PHF and her first years in the league - The growth from PHF to PWHL, the...2023-09-2719 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 71: David TeicherDavid Teicher is Chief Content & Community Officer at Brand Innovators. He’s a veteran in the advertising and marketing industry, having worked at AdAge and McCann (back when it was formerly McCann Erickson). Shoutout to Dad Chat! We discussed: - The pizza scene in Italy - His early career and what brought him to Brand Innovators - What Brand Innovators focus on - Some tangible results and outcomes from the Brand Innovators work - Takeaways from Cannes - The discussion about AI (+ sh...2023-07-1453 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 70: Katie CavenderKatie Cavender is the Assistant Director of Communications and Branding for the College Football Playoff She owns over a decade of experience in the college sports landscape, including 11 years at the Mountain West Conference. Katie has also spent time at Boise State University and the Pac-10 Conference as part of an incredibly impressive resume. We talked to her about: - her origin story and rise to a leadership in college athletics - the ever changing dynamics in college sports - the impact of...2023-05-2239 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 69: Erica L AyalaErica L Ayala is Founder of Black Rosie Media, an organization with a focus on empowering Black women and melanated people in sports media, who identify, amplify, and support emerging creators in sports media. Erica is a multimedia sports journalist, and her writing has been featured in The New York Times, Forbes, Sports Illustrated, and more. She covered her first Winter Olympics in 2022 in Beijing, China. She is the first Black & Latina broadcaster in the Premier Hockey Federation (and the former National Women’s Hockey League), and she is believed to be the first...2023-02-2348 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 68: Mark FineMark Fine is CEO of Las Vegas Desert Dogs, a new team in the National Lacrosse League (NLL) and the league’s 15th team We discuss his career, starting in baseball, to the Harlem Globetrotters, the New York Mets (where he first met Elliot, and did a groundbreaking partnership with Marvel), the Brooklyn Nets, and now to CEO of Las Vegas Lacrosse The Las Vegas Desert Dogs are co-owned by four investors: Wayne Gretzky Steve Nash Dustin Johnson Joe Tsai We discuss what brought Mark to Vegas and specifically wo...2023-02-1430 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 67: Michael KingMichael King is Founder of iPullRank, a digital marketing agency focused on SEO and Content Strategy that has generated over $1 billion dollars in incremental revenue for global brands like MGM Resorts, American Express, Etsy, Nordstrom, and Adidas. He is also known as Mic King, the musical artist/rapper. And he's also a worldwide speaker at global events such as SXSW, MozCon, SMX, Digital Summit, and Inbound. We discuss how Michael got into the SEO side of the business, how he built his own agency, how he reconciled getting a "day job" and still pursuing his musical career, and his latest a...2022-10-2446 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 66: Frank VerlizzoFrank Verlizzo is an American design artist best known for creating the posters for many prominent Broadway productions, including The Lion King. Frank is a native New Yorker, born in Manhattan and raised in the Bronx. He attended the High School of Art and Design and the Pratt Institute. It was at Pratt that he received his first big break in the theater industry, as his illustration teacher was David Edward Byrd, the man who designed the poster art for the original productions of the musicals Follies and Godspell. Frank worked at The Blaine Thompson Agency, at...2022-10-2442 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 65: Jeff Burchett* Intro music for this episode created by Jeff Burchett Jeff is an experienced creative and marketing leader with a passion for developing high performing teams that contribute meaningfully to the performance and culture of a company. He has been with Custom Ink for nearly 5-years, and is currently Vice President of Marketing Creative We discuss his career and role at Custom Ink, and how the company and Jeff navigated COVID Jeff is also a lifelong musician and audio geek who runs The Cat Mansion, which offers professional mixing and mastering, producer services, custom music production and sound design for games, f...2022-10-1044 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 64: Vada ManagerFounder/CEO of Manager Global Holdings He’s been in the room in negotiations with Nike, has worked with 2 Arizona Governors and helped Nelson Mandela transition… he has a fascinating career that we dug into in this episode We met Vada at the Sports PR Summit earlier this year where he received a Lifetime Achievement Award — thanks Brian Berger + team - Growing up in East St. Louis, Illinois - College in Arizona State and served 2 AZ Governors - Went to Washington DC, helped Nelson Mandela transition - Recruited from Levi’s to Nik...2022-09-2036 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 63: Ashley Christopher and Dr. Kimberly Wise WhiteJonah talks with Dr. Kimberly Wise White (Vice President, Regulatory & Scientific Affairs, American Chemistry Council) and Ashley Christopher (Founder and CEO of HBCU Week Foundation, Inc.) to discuss HBCU Week - HBCU Week Foundation's Upcoming events - Offering scholarships to students on the spot - HBCU Week's partnership with Disney - HBCU Ambassador and Winston Salem State University alum Stephen A. Smith - How other HBCU alumni spread the word - The importance of culture and opportunity at HBCU's - Exposing prospective students to STEM occupations Since its inception...2022-09-1322 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 62: Joe MaglioJoe Maglio is CEO of creative and media agency McKinney, and we were fortunate to be his first podcast appearance! We discussed: - How we know Joe through youth soccer, shoutout Ted Lasso - Joe grew up in NJ, he works out of the NYC office, and he lives in CT… so we had to ask him, which state makes the best pizza? - What the “Italian Goodbye” means - Joe’s non-traditional career path leading up to Ogilvy, Publicis, Havas, and for the last 5-years as CEO of McKinney - McKinney’s mantra of Smarts and Hearts, what it means, and...2022-08-1038 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 61: Geo BakerGeo Baker is a former Guard for Rutgers basketball and huge advocate and early catalyst for NIL (Name Image Likeness) We discussed: - Rutgers growth and success while he was playing - How he became a face of NIL - What Geo tells high school students on how NIL can impact their college selection decision - An example of an NIL program Geo was part of - How NIL can help college sports - His relationship with Eric LeGrand - His advice to current college athletes on NIL ...2022-06-2933 min

Let’s Talk WoHawkey

Let’s Talk WoHawkeyS1E10 - Talkin' Graphics w/ Elliot GerardIn Episode 10, Beth & Zach are joined by Elliot Gerard of Heartlent to discuss:[removed][removed]- PHF Signings[removed]- Cult Classic Movies[removed]- Unlocking the Giveaway Update[removed]- Talked w/ Elliot about life, hockey, and the Heartlent group[removed]+ much more[removed][removed]Follow Elliot on Twitter (@elliotgerard) and Heartlent Group (@heartlentgroup)[removed][removed]http://linktr.ee/talkwohawkeypod[removed][removed]Youtube: https://youtu.be/Wtnb8FytqRA[removed][removed]Use “WoHawkey” for 10% off your order at http://shockedhydrate.com[removed]Use "WoHawkey" for 10% off your order at intheclutch.com/WOHAWKEY[removed]Use "BellyUp20" for 20% off your order at http...2022-05-311h 38

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 60: Quincy AmarikwaQuincy Amarikwa is a 13-year Professional Soccer Player and current Free Agent (#SignQuincy), Founder of Black Players For Change (BPC), Co-Founder of Limb Care Foundation (LCF), CEO of Perfect Soccer, and Fund Manager at EvolveNFTs. When not on the soccer field, UC Davis Hall Of Fame member and MLS Cup Champion Amarikwa invests in furthering his philanthropic, educational, and entrepreneurial ventures, serving as a member of the Major League Soccer DE&I Committee. Not only is Quincy the 1st Pro Athlete in the Metaverse, but the US Soccer Federation Licensed Coach Amarikwa’s mission, is to use soccer as a...2022-05-0729 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 59: Legacy Fantasy SportsWe’re joined by John Latella and Grady Toombs of Legacy Fantasy Sports to talk about their fantasy sports app, co-founded by former Detroit Lion Herman Moore and backed by former University of Oklahoma Head Football Coach Bob Stoops, as well as film producer and Cleveland Cavaliers co-owner Gary Gilbert. Legacy Fantasy Sports allows users to build rosters with current players alongside past players. “The sports world is emerging from two years of pandemic shutdowns, game postponements and a lockout that threatened the MLB season -- all impacting the ability of fans to play fantasy spor...2022-05-0527 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 58: Candace CooperCandace Cooper graduated from the University of North Carolina where she was the first black female swimmer in the school’s history, and obtained her Masters from Wake Forest. She has worked for 3 professional teams, and has hosted multiple podcasts, several radio shows, and most recently the CIAA Tournament. She’s currently starting a new position at Under Armour. We discussed: - Her collegiate career at University of North Carolina, where she was the first black female swimmer at the school, and business school at Wake Forest - Swimming career starting at 8-years-old and how it w...2022-03-3131 min

Marc To Markets

Marc To MarketsThe Digital WorldSend us a textMany discussions about the future of finance and currency are focused on bitcoin, NFTs, and the Metaverse. On this episode, I'm joined by Jonah Ballow, Founder and Head of Content Strategy at Heartlent Group, to learn how it all comes together. Heartlent Group is a social-first marketing collective that specializes in the digital world. https://www.heartlent.com/ We discuss how to think about the digital world, how it will become more a part of our future, while getting into the specifics of what NFTs are, how to attribute value to them, and how t...2022-03-2928 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 57: Amie KiehnAmie Kiehn spent the last 5-years as Assistant Director of Social Content & Strategy at Carolina Panthers. She is now Head of Community at Gondola. We discuss her transition out of a pro sports team and what went into that decision, and more. She is our first 2-time guest! - How Amie started her career with Ashton Kutcher, and how people thought she was Ashton’s cousin - The team she built at Panthers - Amie’s feelings on the opportunities women are getting in sports - Team Social and Digital department structures and what the investment and future needs to look...2022-03-1151 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 56: Shiann DarkangeloShiann Darkangelo is an American ice hockey player who currently plays with the Toronto Six of the Premier Hockey Federation. She has played at the international level with Team USA and won gold at the 2016 IIHF Women's World Championship with the team. We discussed: - Where women’s hockey is today, and how it has progressed - How hockey has been a part of her life - The options she had to play hockey after college and how Premier Hockey Federation has changed the landscape - Her experience playing in China - Playing in the Olympics - The progression of th...2022-03-1026 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 55: Mike CamerlengoMike Camerlengo is a writer and producer and creator of the popular digital series “60 Second Classics” which has over 30 million views across social platforms. He has written for, acted in or directed content for ESPN, NASCAR, Onion Sports, CollegeHumor, TopRank Boxing, MTV, Comedy Central, truTV, and more. We discussed: - What “60 Second Classics” is and how it started - How Mike picks the topics of the videos he does - The one video Mike has done that got the most views / was most popular - Mike’s deliberate choice of writing - How ridiculous sports scenes in movies are - How nostal...2022-03-0933 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 54: Katie GardnerKatie Gardner is Vice President - Business Strategy & Marketing for Premier Hockey Federation We discussed: - Social Media opening doors - Changing the name of the league from National Women’s Hockey League to Premier Hockey Federation and rebranding - Current PHF teams and future expansion - What someone can expect from PHF and attending a game - How Katie got into hockey - The current renaissance and growth of hockey - How social media contributes to fueling the growth of PHF - Upcoming 2022 Championship, Isobel Cup, this year on ESPN+ and ESPN2 - The work HEARTLENT Group has been do...2022-03-0719 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 53: BettorEdgeGreg Kajewski and James Seils, co-founders of BettorEdge, a sports betting community and marketplace that launched in January of 2021. Powered by Sportradar, BettorEdge looks to create a more fair betting experience with no-vig betting and “to give the edge back to the bettor by democratizing sports betting”, and they do so by allowing bettors in over 40 states – even where betting is yet not legal – to trade bets amongst each other, all in the app, with no hidden commissions or fees. We discussed: - What is BettorEdge and how does it work - How BettorEdge got started, and how Greg and James me...2022-03-0430 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 52: Kelsey TrainorKelsey Trainor is VP Business Affairs at Gaming Society. She’s also a lot of things — previously she was working on the CBS show Blue Bloods, she’s a big proponent of women’s sports, and she’s also a lawyer! We discussed: - How Kelsey’s merchandise line started - Investment in women’s sports - How social media has been the greatest equalizer for women’s sports - What are the next steps in growing women’s sports? - Kelsey’s background, and what brought her to Gaming Society - More new voices in...2022-03-0328 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 51: Paul GuarinoPaul Guarino is Founder of PG Sports. He represents athletes such as Renee Montgomery, Chad Dawson, and Kimbo Slice Jr. He is host of the podcast Average to Savage. We discussed: - How his relationship with Renee Montgomery started - How social media sparked his relationships, and began the work HEARTLENT Group did with Renee Montgomery - How he treats his clients and how quickly he becomes a friend and family member - Recording the podcast with Renee Montgomery and her family - How Paul manages his multiple brands - How...2022-02-2329 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 50: Keith HernandezEPISODE 50! Keith Hernandez (not the Mets guy!) is Founder and Partner at Launch Angle, and Host of the podcast The Changeup (again, not a baseball reference!). His prior jobs include Bleacher Report, Slate Magazine, and Buzzfeed. We discussed: - How often people mistake him for Keith Hernandez of the Mets, but how it works in his favor when making restaurant reservations - Shift in content creation from his time at Bleacher Report to 2022 - Athletes building their brand away from sports, and did it all begin with LeBron James? - Considerations f...2022-02-0845 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 49: Luke BonnerLuke Bonner is a former professional basketball player and current CEO / Co-Founder of PWRFWD, a company that turns athlete passions and performances into products, and have worked with numerous athletes including Sue Bird, Mo Bamba, and Breanna Stewart We discussed: - How PWRFWD began - The growth of women’s sports, primarily the WNBA, and why Luke has such love for the women’s game - Celebrating Renee Montgomery and Kelsey Trainor - Luke’s thoughts on Web 3 and NFTs and what PWRFWD is doing in the space - Fan responses to athlet...2022-01-2836 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 48: Quarter4Kelly Brooks and Danijela Covic of Quarter4 to discuss sports betting, Artificial Intelligence, the current state and future state of sports betting - How Quarter4 got started, and how it was directly connected to Toronto Raptors - The components that go into Quarter4’s decision model which can predict over 2M times a day - How the human involvement fits into a AI model and using the recent Chargers/Raiders game as an example - New generations of sports betting engagement such as Player As Stock / Stock Exchange Of Athletes - eSports implications in...2022-01-2546 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 47: Gilad KarniGilad Karni is a former professional basketball player + Special Forces Operative. Gilad now uses his background in sports, leadership, and high-pressure skills, to mentor former professional athletes to become inspiring entrepreneurs by awakening their ultimate potential, purpose, and leadership skills. - His basketball career in Israel - The current NBA player he played against as the Captain of the Israel Under 24 National Team - Serving in the Special Forces - How he met his wife, which sounds like it should be a Netflix movie - How he followed the NBA while in Europe...2021-11-2329 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 46: Sener KorkusuzSener Korkusuz is CEO and Co-Founder of American 7s Football League (A7FL), 7-on-7 football without helmets or hard shell pads. "The A7FL’s unique rules retain the toughness and excitement that fans crave while also delivering action-filled nail-biting games and mind-blowing highlights along with celebrity shout outs from Snoop Dogg, Deion Sanders and New Zealand’s All Blacks rugby team." Currently 20 teams in 4 divisions based in New Jersey, Maryland (Baltimore), Florida (Orlando) and Southern California (San Diego), compete April to July for the Championship. This next season (their 8th) there will be new teams...2021-11-0514 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 45: Michael MarquesMichael Marques is a portrait and lifestyle photographer based in Connecticut whose clients include Conair, Ethan Allen, General Electric, Habitat for Humanity, School of Visual Arts, World Wrestling Entertainment, and XXL Magazine. "There were times when I wanted to be a professional drummer and sound engineer. Around that same time, I began using my father’s old SLR to photograph hardcore and punk bands passing through on tour. That changed everything." We discussed: - Coming up as a photographer in the music scene - How he’s connected to Adam Sandler - Stor...2021-10-2738 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 44: Thoughts + Lessons From 1-Year of HEARTLENT GroupThis episode is just the 3 of us with no guest, exactly how we started this thing 43 episodes prior. We dig into how this podcast started and why, and how it has been beneficial to us. We also discuss the first year of HEARTLENT Group. The work we have done, the things we have learned, and some advice we want to pass on. __________ We Need To Be Doing That is a HEARTLENT Group Production WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2021-10-0740 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 43: Rebecca LevinRebecca Levin is a VP at IMG Media - We talked about growing up outside NYC - Rebecca was a Collegiate Club Rugby player and that involvement in and her contacts in the sport helped her determine she wanted to work in sports - How her career started in Minor League Baseball and all that she was exposed to with that team - How she arrived at Octagon, MLB Network, and then IMG Media where she's been now for over 10-years - Where she spends her...2021-08-2628 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 42: Joe PinchinJoe Pinchin is the Manager of Digital Content at the Chicago Bulls Discussed: - Career path that includes three years at FIBA prior to landing a position with the Chicago Bulls in 2020 - The experience of joining an organization in the middle of a pandemic and working remotely - How the Bulls digital team handled content surrounding The Last Dance - The Bulls strategic approach and new rollout of NFTs - The balance of creating content for hardcore basketball fans and off the court content for casual fans - Emerging tech...2021-08-1733 min

GrowthReady Podcast

GrowthReady PodcastFormer NFL Player turned Entrepreneur - Brandon ChubbWe welcome in the multi-talented Brandon Chubb to the show to hear all about his story of earning any and every opportunity he ever experienced in life up to this point, while gaining insight into the humility required to admit you need to better yourself in order to further enhance opportunities at your disposal. Raised in a household where football reigned and seeing his journey going down a similar path, Brandon put himself out there for the college football world to see in order to get his Power-5 chance at Wake Forest. There he further developed the v...2021-08-1343 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 41: Steven BrunnerSteven Brunner started King of the Mountain Sports Marketing (KOM) in 2005 after leaving a senior executive marketing position at the U.S. Olympic Committee. He had previously been a marketing executive for Turner Sports in Atlanta, and associate executive director at USA Wrestling. We discussed: - His roots in Wisconsin - How he got into running in high school (was a collegiate duathlete and triathlete) - How he started KOM and what KOM focuses on - His thoughts on niche and smaller sports recently getting their due recognition - An amazing Tour...2021-08-0654 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 40: Zach BestZach Best is General Manager and Founder at Fansided, recently acquired by Minute Media. We get into his Kansas City Chiefs fandom, how Fansided started with his brother, his thoughts on the industry and where things are headed. We discussed: - Career paths not being a straight line to where you end up. Zach came out of college in the Hospitality industry, decided that wasn’t for him and went and got his Masters in Secondary Education. While coaching and teaching he started Fansided with his brother and went full-time on Fansided after 5-years. - Ho...2021-07-3031 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 34 - WNBA All-Star IRLWelcome to Episode 34 of Remotely Renee. Thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in.Produced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-221h 00

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 33.5 - Cari Champion - Broadcast Journalist IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Cari Champion - Broadcast Journalist IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-1731 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 33 - Vax That Thing Up IRLWelcome to Episode 33 of Remotely Renee. Thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in.Produced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-1345 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 32.5 - OG King Curt - GM/Coach of Nets Gaming Crew IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - OG King Curt - GM/Coach of Nets Gaming Crew IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-0831 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 31.5 - Ben Baller - Entrepreneur and Jeweler IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Ben Baller - Entrepreneur and Jeweler IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-07-0243 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 30.5 - Darius Miles - Podcaster and Former NBA Player IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Darius Miles - Podcaster and Former NBA Player IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-2529 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 30 - Happy Diddy Day IRLWelcome to Episode 30 of Remotely Renee. Thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in.Produced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-231h 10

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 39: Selena CastilloWe welcomed the Creative Director for Duke Women’s Basketball, Selena Castillo on the show. In this episode, we discussed: Working through Covid and how she and the team adapted What it’s like to work side-by-side with Kara Lawson as the Duke head coach Her creative approach to content The increased popularity of women’s college basketball and the WNBA https://twitter.com/selenarcastillo __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2021-06-1834 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 29.5 - Snoop Dillard - Serial Entrepreneur IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Snoop Dillard - Serial Entrepreneur IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-1718 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 29 - Vacation Vibes IRLWelcome to Episode 29 of Remotely Renee. Thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in. Renee welcome in the 2 Lit-crew, and they discuss the holiday of the day. Renee and the 2-Lit Crew are on vacation! Renee welcomes in the 2-Lit Crew from Florida!This week on Remote Scoreboard, Renee and the 2-Lit Crew discuss the Space Jam shoes released after the new movie starring Lebron James. They also go over the Mayweather vs. Logan fight numbers, and the 2 Lit-Crew are torn about celebrity...2021-06-161h 12

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 28.5 - Amar'e Stoudemire - NBA All Star and NBA Coach IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Amar'e Stoudemire - NBA All-Star and NBA Coach IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-1116 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 27.5 - Claressa Shields - Boxing World Champion IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Claressa Shields - Boxing World Champion IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-06-0417 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 26.5 - Rosalyn Gold-Onwude - Sports Broadcaster IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Rosalyn Gold-Onwude - Sports Broadcaster IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-2833 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 38: Anthony DonahueWe talked about New York Knicks basketball with superfan and Knicks content/media personality Anthony Donahue, as the Knicks enter the Playoffs and continue their bright season. - How the Knicks entered and have played such a key role in his life - Becoming a superfan and fantrepreneur creating content, shooting commercials, interviewing current and former players, how he tried to create and do something different - This current season’s storylines - Coach Tom Thibodeau’s involvement in this year’s team and creating stability in the organization https://twitter.com/Anthon...2021-05-2629 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 25 - Starting 5 IRLWelcome to Episode 25 of Remotely Renee. Thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in. Remotely Renee started with a tribute to the new WNBA season! Renee welcomes in the 2 Lit Crew, and Snook gave us a look into her fun experience going to an Atlanta Hawks game and going to the first game of the season for the Atlanta Dream! Renee announces her NFT’s that are going international! Stay tuned for the big reveal on May 21st! Remote Scoreboard this week is Paul reveals the followers fo...2021-05-1849 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 24.5 - Lisa Borders - Former WNBA President IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Renee goes 1 on 1 with Lisa Borders - Former WNBA President IRL Produced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-1323 min

We Need To Be Doing That

We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 37: Matt WurstWe recorded this episode with Matt Wurst roughly 2-mo ago. It was when Clubhouse was on fire and you could not ignore it. Matt has always been an early adopter and one to jump into things and have a POV quickly, so we wanted to talk to him about how he has been engaging on Clubhouse and the opportunities he sees. We then recorded some episodes we felt were more timely and we prioritized them before Matt’s episode. What has been interesting and not unusual is in the span of those weeks, Clubhouse has taken a dive and pe...2021-05-1333 min

Montgomery & Co.

Montgomery & Co.Ep 24 - WNBA Bombs and Moms IRLWelcome to Episode 24 of Remotely Renee. Thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in. Happy Mother’s Day! Renee welcomes in the 2-lit Crew and says Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, especially mothers in the WNBA organization. Right before the scoreboard, Renee announces her new venture in theatre. Remote Scoreboard Paul talks more about cryptocurrency, and Snook is now a believer. She is ready to invest. This week Paul talks about music artists using sports jerseys as advertisements for upcoming albums. The 2-Lit Crew says this a grea...2021-05-121h 22

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Montgomery & Co.Ep 23.5 - Shelly Bell - Founder of Black Girl Ventures IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Renee goes 1 on 1 with Shelly Bell - Founder of Black Girl Ventures IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-05-061h 00

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Montgomery & Co.Ep 23 - Saucy Ventures IRLMay the 4th be with you! Renee welcomes the 2-Lit Crew in with Stars Wars. But Snook let everyone know that she is a Trekkie. In Remote Scoreboard, Paul talks about Marshawn Lynch’s new investment in MMA tournaments. Renee and the 2-Lit Crew debate boxing versus MMA. Who are the top apparel companies in the world? The results are shocking. Trevor Lawrence signed major deals before he drafted. NFT’s and Cryptocurrency make another appearance during the scoreboard. Finally, Renee and the 2 Lit Crew discuss sauces. Paul informs the 2-Lit Crew that Patrick Mahomes has a new...2021-05-041h 05

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Montgomery & Co.Ep 22.5 - Stephen Jackson - Activist and NBA Champion IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Renee goes 1 on 1 with CC Sabathia - Stephen Jackson - Activist and NBA Champion IRL Produced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-3040 min

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Montgomery & Co.Ep 22 - Everything Is New IRLWelcome to Episode 22 of Remotely Renee. As always thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in. Renee jumps right into episode 22, introducing the 2-Lit Crew because she has many significant announcements for this episode. On Remote Scoreboard, Paul talks about more athletes buying sports teams. It’s becoming a trend. Paul informs that many athletes own teams, but Snook is still trying to get to a game with A Rod. Renee announces that she is coming out with her own NFT’s, and she asks Darren Ravel to grade her...2021-04-271h 00

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 36: Emily MillerEmily Miller is Senior Digital Marketing Manager at The New York Racing Association. We talked to her about her career in sports and what led her to her current role with NYRA. We discussed: - Growing up in Saratoga and around the track - How she got into her role at NYRA - What her current role at NYRA entails - How and why data and analytics, and the psychology of being a fan impacts her work - How she develops content for the wide range of horse racing fan -- the...2021-04-2625 min

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Montgomery & Co.Ep 21.5 - Renee Montgomery - Ted Talk IRLRenee Montgomery's Ted Talk Produced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-2304 min

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Montgomery & Co.Ep 20 - Detroit Ties IRLWelcome to Episode 20 of Remotely Renee. As always thank you for your support and for coming back each week to listen in.On this episode of Remotely Renee, the 2-Lit Crew and Renee start the show by ranking their favorite WNBA rebel jerseys with some surprising results.On Remote Scoreboard, we have a guest! Cornelius K9 Bundrage joins us to give his take on Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert and his announcement of his 500 million dollar investment into Detroit residents. Paul also asks who would like to be compensated in bitcoin? There’s an even split on...2021-04-131h 20

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Montgomery & Co.Ep 19.5 - Mike Evans - Super Bowl Champ IRLRemotely 1 on 1 - Renee goes 1 on 1 with Mike Evans - Super Bowl Champ IRLProduced by the Heartlent Group - https://www.heartlent.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.2021-04-0921 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 35: Michael ArztMichael Arzt is COO of Atari VCS and Connected Devices We discussed: - His career and how he entered gaming and eSports well before the trajectory it has experienced lately - What he’s doing at Atari - Early days of Twitch and eSports - The latest Atari release and where Atari is headed __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2021-04-0531 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 34: Amir ZonoziAmir Zonozi is President and Co-Founder of Zoomph, a company that helps teams, leagues, brands, and agencies measure the value of sponsorships and understand their audiences for sports and esports. We discussed: - Amir’s background - How Zoomph started, and the teams they first started working with (“They gave us Press passes, and they shouldn’t have”) - Amir deconstructs sponsored content that performed well because it incorporated the data - How important is the team winning to the success of the content they share? - Why Specification and Community matters so much 2021-03-2247 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 33: Luc DoucetLuc Doucet is Founder at The First Mint, a platform that covers NBA Top Shot, streams, analytics, and podcasts. They are building the future of reactive media in the social ecosystem of blockchain. We recently talked to Jack Settleman about NBA Top Shot and in that episode he mentioned Luc, and based on what he said about him we knew we needed to talk to Luc. We discussed: - What is NBA Top Shot and why Luc said it is “quantifying fandom” - Why has Luc been so gracious in giving his time...2021-03-1245 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 32: Elex MichaelsonElex Michaelson is Anchor on Fox News LA, weeknights 5, 6, 7 and 10PM, and Host of California’s only statewide political show “The Issue Is”. We discussed the current political, media and entertainment, and sports landscape, and how they all intersect. We discussed: - How the media has changed over the last 10+ years and how that has opened up the opportunity for athletes to control and deliver their own messaging - How Elex handled the Trump Administration, and how the media will now change with the Biden Administration - When legacy news programming and the 6pm / 6:30pm new...2021-03-0456 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 31: Jack SettlemanWe welcome “Mr Internet” Jack Settleman to help us understand the digital collectible NBA Topshot, because we need the info! We discuss digital collectibles, NBA Topshot specifically, CryptoKitties, NFT, Blockchain, Crypto… jump in! Jack on Twitter // https://twitter.com/jacksettleman __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2021-02-2633 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 30: Chris GrosseChris Grosse is Assistant Athletics Director for Marketing at Penn State University. We talked to him about his career leading up to Penn State, what he does at Penn State, and how he has helped with the careers of juniors and students looking to get into and advance in the sports industry. We discussed: - How he started working directly with juniors and students - His career trajectory from the Northeast to the South to the Southwest and back to the Northeast - Advice to students coming out of school: being flexible, in 4 parts 2021-02-2335 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 29: Katie LinendollKatie Linendoll is an Emmy Award-winning TV personality, consumer technology expert, and one of the leading women in the field of technology. As one of the most in-demand technology experts worldwide, Linendoll is recognized by a wide-range of audiences for her reporting and frequent appearances as an expert contributor for major media outlets including NBC’s “TODAY” show, “The Rachael Ray Show”, Hallmark’s “Home & Family”, and numerous shows on The Weather Channel, CBS Sports Radio, and more. We discussed: - Katie’s career trajectory from behind-the-scenes production to a prominent on-air personality - Emerging technol...2021-02-0124 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 28: Rashad CampbellGuest Host: Brandon Chubb Rashad Campbell is an athlete and businessman. He graduated from Cornell University and played Defensive Back on the football team, where as a senior he set an Ivy League record for kick return yards in a season and became the only Ivy player with multiple returns for a score. His 1,921 career kickoff return yards ranks third all-time in the Ivy League. Football has been a consistent thread throughout his family (brother Ibraheim plays for the Indianapolis Colts) and we discuss being a football player and where that can take you, and how Rashad...2021-01-2253 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 27: Jay KoeppelJay Koeppel is a big NY Jets fan which opened doors for opportunities and businesses such as creating a magazine, guerilla marketing campaigns, getting press credentials from the Jets, and doing stunty and buzzworthy things on behalf of his Jets fandom which got him local and national media attention countless times. As much of his business life was ramping up, COVID shut down many aspects of his business and opportunities, and Jay pivoted into getting on the radar with Gary Vaynerchuk, staying on that radar, and getting hired to work for Gary to develop content for One37...2021-01-1439 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 26: Adena JonesAdena Jones is one of the Social Media OGs, and you might know her from Bleacher Report, ESPN, NBA TV, Soul Cycle, and many others…. She has recently co-founded and launched Another Lane, an exclusive sneaker marketplace and community, with her husband Chad. We talked about: - How the four of us worked within the beginnings of Social Media… remember Twitpic? - Why it is so important for a brand to have brand guidelines on Social Media - Sneaker Culture: where it started - Adena and Chad’s background in sneaker culture - Aden...2020-12-3046 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 25: Micöl RankinMicöl Rankin is a multimedia creative. He’s in the advertising industry, he’s a musician, and he is host of a high-energy podcast on LinkedIn. We get into: - why anyone would put a podcast on LinkedIn - his internship at Disney - the very important election campaign this year - what goes into his creativity and how many people are hung up by the process sometimes - his flash programming and video game creation - how being a musician led him to the advertising industry and how he got h...2020-12-1045 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 24: Hoody + Myke TerryMyke Terry is vocals/frontman of the Fearless Records band Volumes Hoody is a San Diego based, East Coast born DJ Myke and Hoody grew up in Virginia, and have known each other for many years. They also both know Keith from Virginia, so this was a bit of a 10-year+ reunion of sorts. We discuss: - growing up in Virginia and how music entered both of their lives - how it was for them growing up playing + appreciating a genre of music that did not have many black people in it 2020-12-0340 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 23: Brandon ChubbBrandon Chubb played Linebacker for Wake Forest, and most recently the Carolina Panthers in the NFL. His brother is Bradley Chubb, Linebacker for the Denver Broncos, and their second cousin is Nick Chubb, Running Back for the Cleveland Browns. We talk to Brandon about growing up in a football family -- their father was drafted by the New England Patriots -- and what that brotherly bond was like. We discussed: - the importance of doing things off the field + growing wealth in other ways by making football the pathway to things and not the only pathway 2020-11-2233 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 22: Nikki SharpNikki Sharp is a wellness expert, 2x best-selling author, creator of a #1 app, and host of a top 30 podcast… what does this woman NOT do?! We talked to Nikki about: - being an influencer - why she hates being called an “influencer” - what she looks for in brand partnerships - how she manages inbound and outbound brand opportunities - how involved she gets on the creative - what makes a good brand partnership This discussion is a great peek behind the curtain on the work influencers do, given much o...2020-11-1354 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 21: Ilir SelaIlir Sela is Founder and CEO of Slice, an app that unites local pizzerias together and gives them the digital tools to sell, and makes it easier for you to get a slice from your local spot or anywhere you are. We get into Ilir’s background and how he comes from a family of entrepreneurs, we discuss how Slice started and how Ilir was the one making the phone calls in the early days, where Slice is going now and what specifically they are doing to support local pizzerias in the middle of COVID. Ilir tells us...2020-11-0638 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 20: Benjy KleinerBenjy Kleiner works in the digital and social media space, he is a massive NY Knicks fan (he met his wife at a Knicks game, he has broken more remotes than he can count), and you might know him for playing Aaron in the movie Uncut Gems. This episode dives deep into NBA discussion, specifically the Knicks, and Benjy and Elliot explain how they know one another through the game of basketball and a team called the Bad News Ballers. Basketball and the Bad News Ballers connect not just Benjy and Elliot, but also people like Ariel...2020-10-3047 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 19: Andy CohnAndy Cohn (no, not that guy, that’s Andy Cohen!... though they do know one another and we do get into that) has spent his career in the music industry: SPIN Magazine, The Source, and 16-years as President of The FADER. We discuss his music career and his thoughts on the current music landscape, as well as what he’s up to now as Chief Revenue Officer at First Tube Media. We talked about: - How he got into the music industry - His thoughts on the current music landscape, recording, algorithms, curation, and digital serv...2020-10-0840 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEP 18: Amie Kiehn + Angela DenogeanAmie Kiehn and Angela Denogean are both with the Carolina Panthers of the NFL, serving as Social Media Manager and Social Media Coordinator respectively. We talked to them about their approach to the 2020 offseason and season, with COVID in mind, and how they get success with their content. We talked about: - How they approached the 2020 offseason and season through COVID - TikTok and Instagram Reels - How they work within their team to get ideas out quickly - Their 2019 and 2020 Schedule Release which was unique and got a lot of engagement on social - Where they look for inspiration ...2020-09-2438 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 17: Damon AmendolaraDamon Amendolara is the morning host of the DA Show on CBS Sports Radio Network weekdays from 6-10 AM. He also hosts the Sunday Morning Football Show from 9-11 AM. We talked to DA about: - the NFL's opening week and football during the pandemic - the biggest storyline in week 1 of the NFL season - vintage vs. modern jersey designs - how the broadcasts have adjusted during COVID and what the NBA is doing right - how DA utilizes social media to promote his show and the challenges of converging mediums 2020-09-1834 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 16: DJ Shawna* We recorded this episode prior to 8/26 and the recent NBA news/strike * DJ Shawna is the official DJ of the Milwaukee Bucks, and has been with the organization for the last 5 years. She is 1 of 4 DJs currently in Orlando for the NBA Restart in the Bubble. We talked to her about: - what went into her decision to go - what is going on in Orlando - how the in-person games are, how she controls the game from a sound perspective when there is no crowd, and the details of...2020-08-2735 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 15: Langston GallowayWe are excited to welcome NBA guard Langston Galloway to the podcast. Langston joins us from his home in Louisiana to provide his perspective on the NBA action inside the Bubble in Orlando, how players have to adjust to a unique setting without fans, and his opinion on what teams are contenders for an NBA title this season. We also discuss business opportunities outside of basketball and how Langston has become one of the “Sneaker Kings” in the NBA with his custom kicks. Langston on Twitter // @langgalloway10 Langston's YouTube // LGKicks TV Mentioned in this episod...2020-08-1725 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 14: Alicia McCarron + Ken WongAlicia McCarron + Ken Wong of TSN join us We discuss: - The differences between TSN and ESPN - Canadian sports during COVID - Diversity outlook - Thoughts on Toronto Blue Jays playing in Buffalo - Canadian hockey bubble - Canadian basketball outlook with thoughts on Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors overall - Vince Carter Effect And we get schooled on Uniquely Canadian things such as ketchup chips and milk in a bag! __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2020-08-0642 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 13: Kevin JonesWe discuss the business of podcasting with Kevin Jones, who founded Blue Wire, a sports podcast network. We dig into the mechanics and business of podcasting, from marketing to advertising, to what makes a good podcast. After spending numerous years in sports, on the team side and news side, Kevin founded Blue Wire with the premise that audio specifically in sports was so untapped. Kevin on Twitter // @Mr_KevinJones Blue Wire website // bluewirepods.com Mentioned in this episode: - Baron Davis - Chad Ochocinco - Clubhouse app - Freddy Adu - Grant Wahl - Ian Happ - Johnny Manziel ...2020-07-2929 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 12: Randall Thompson + Kris DehnertRandall Thompson (Founder) and Kris Dehnert (CEO) of Dugout Mugs Randall played D2 baseball and was drafted by the Toronto Blue Jays. He then went on to become a D2 Coach at Florida Tech. One of the assistant coaches cut off the top part of the baseball bats for a training exercise and Randall had the idea to hollow out a bat to make a drinking mug... the baseball dream turned into the American Dream and the Dugout Mug was born. Dugout Mugs are officially licensed by MiLB, MLB, and the MLB HOF, collaborating with Pete Rose, Pudge Rodriguez and...2020-07-2418 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 11: Lindsey OkNFL blogger, media personality, and arguably President of the Joe Flacco Fan Club, Lindsey Ok joins us to talk about the 2020 NFL season and how she became such a big NFL fan to begin with. We also discuss Patrick Mahomes’ half-a-BILLION dollar contract, why she believes Tom Brady is the biggest storyline going into the season (COVID aside, of course), and why she actually thinks Gronk will have a better season than his QB down in Tampa. We also get into Kaepernick, and have a short cooking segment with Lindsey focused on Old Bay seasoning! Lindsey on Tw...2020-07-1835 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 10: Jeff Gamble, Joe Stetson, Sasha MosesJeff Gamble is Vice President of Content and Creative for Brooklyn Sports and Entertainment and NBA team Brooklyn Nets Joe Stetson is Chief Marketing and Revenue Officer for MLS club New York Red Bulls Sasha Moses has spent nearly 10-years with Converse focused on basketball We discussed MLS and the NBA resuming during COVID; how games can and likely will continue, what fan engagement during this time looks like, and how will the league champion be viewed this season -- asterisk or not? Joe on Instagram // @joestets Jeff on Instagram // @insta_gambler Sasha on Instagram // @sashamoses Mentioned in the episode: ...2020-07-1145 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 9: Kelly Soderlund + Mindy ThomasKelly Soderlund works in PR and Marketing in the Travel space. Mindy Thomas is a stylist turned marketer in the Beauty space. We brought them both on to talk about their industries, specifically during COVID. We also discuss social media practices in both industries and Kelly and Mindy’s perspective on social overall. Also discussed in this episode... Tom Hanks, Chrissy Teigen, and Churros! And make sure to listen to the WILD story that Mindy tells at the end of this episode! Normally we’d edit background noise out the...2020-07-0144 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 8: Adam + Craig MalamutOriginally from South Jersey, Adam + Craig are brothers who have been making animated cartoons together since 2012. They started by teaching themselves to animate and doing everything from concept to writing, voice-acting, music composition, directing, and animating. And then came Game of Zones, which as the brothers say was intended as a one-off video that took on a life of its own, evolving into a full series running for seven seasons with over 300 million views, three Sports Emmy nominations, and a Grand Clio. Adam + Craig were in-house at Bleacher Report from 2014 to 2020, creating and developing original animated series, one of which...2020-06-2153 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 7: Julian VelardWe welcome pianist, singer-songwriter, and musical content creator Julian Velard to the show. In addition to creating 6 albums, Julian's musical work has been featured on NPR, Howard Stern's Wrap Up Show, and the New York Knicks social media channels. We discuss: - Julian's musical background and growing up in NYC - A traditional musician in the digital age - How musicians can shine on social media platforms - Creating a brand and persona around his music - Julian's work on the Howard Stern Show and for the New York Knicks - T...2020-06-1137 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 6: Anna Melissa, Avery Owens, Darryl McNeil[Recorded on May 31, 2020] On this episode we listen to Anna Melissa, Avery Owens, and Darryl McNeil, about their stories and experiences. It's important to talk about George Floyd, Minneapolis, and what is happening in the United States and world right now. Anna on Twitter // @annamelissa Avery on Twitter // @aveowens_ Avery on Instagram // @averyoh_ Darryl on Instagram // @influential_shorty __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2020-06-0540 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 5: Long-form vs Short-form ContentWe debate the approaches of long-form and short-form content, and most importantly what consumers really want. We dig into: - Quibi - Kevin Mayer from Disney to Tiktok - Podcasts: we discussed our format before we even started, Joe Rogan, All The Smoke with Matt Barnes and Stephen Jackson - How the platforms dictate the creative given their specs - The Last Dance / Jordan - Music Videos - Platform and OTT Wars - Content and Creators are King __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2020-05-2826 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 4: Work From Anywhere [Bonus]Bonus from "Ep 2: Corona Virus Conveniences + Lasting Consumer Expectations" Coming out of COVID-19, we expect things to change in how people work, where people live regardless of where their work/office is located, and what is important to people from a work/life balance __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2020-05-2403 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 3: Steve King + Michelle Hickey of A Podcast For CreativesWhen do you know the idea is strong enough to take action on? After you’ve been working on it, when is it time to publish/put it into the world? We bring on Steve King + Michelle Hickey of "A Podcast For Creatives" to discuss this topic + more Michelle on Twitter // @mhickeydesign Steve on Twitter // @thesteveking A Podcast For Creatives on Twitter // @podforcreatives __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2020-05-2132 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 2: Corona Virus Conveniences + Lasting Consumer ExpectationsWe share our thoughts and observations on how businesses are dealing with Corona Virus, and discuss if these new conveniences will stick around long after this is all over. __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2020-05-1417 min

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We Need To Be Doing ThatEp 1: Jersey SwapsWith the NFL Draft behind us but on our mind, we discuss jersey swaps as social content for teams and fans __________ WNTBDT.com @ElliotGerard // @jonahballow // @keiths 2020-05-0727 min