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Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with AFL/NFL's Nathan Chapman, Founder of Prokick AustraliaWelcome back to Chat and Business, where we chat about the sports business.Nathan Chapman, born in Bendigo, VIC, had a successful career playing in the AFL for the Brisbane Bears/Lions and Hawthorn.He then made the leap to the NFL with time at the Green Bay Packers, Chicago Bears, and Cincinnati Bengals but it was when he returned to Australia that things became clear.He started Prokick Australia the following year in 2007 and by 2009, the first 3 students went to USA on scholarship.Currently, having completed their 200th scholarship, Prokick n...2022-07-261h 14Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Ninh Ly of YouTube's Ninh Explains!Welcome back to Chat and Business, where we chat about the sports business.Ninh Ly is best known for his YouTube Channel 'Ninh Explains' where he provides accessible, concise, and wildly popular videos on the rules of nearly any sport one can imagine. In fact, it is "the #1 resource with the most popular sports explainer videos in the world" along with other sports videos too.However, he also has other interests, shows, aspirations, insights, and opinions on sport, the sports industry, and beyond.Come hear Ninh's insights here and follow him at his Y...2022-07-121h 09Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Hon Troy Grant - IRL Chairman and Beyond!Welcome to Chat and Business!Our guest this week is Troy Grant, was born in Maitland but grew up near the Golden Guitar in Tamworth. He is currently chairman of International Rugby League.His NSW Country referees kits are on display in the NSW Rugby League Centre of Excellence at Homebush for starters but its worth mentioning that it took four knee reconstructions to get him to stop playing!In 2011 he was elected to Parliament in NSW where he continued his political career then being promoted to NSW Government Ministry as Minister for H...2022-07-041h 26Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Graham Annesley - NRL Executive General Manager, Elite Football, former Gold Coast Titans CEO, State of Origin and International Referee, and MPGraham Annesley is not only a guest of the show but also a colleague I’ve known since just after coming to Australia.Currently, he is the NRL Executive General Manager, Elite Football and has an extensive career in business, sport, and politics. A successful corporate career combined with 15 years as an elite match official and sports administrator, led to election to Parliament and appointment as Minister for Sport and Recreation in the NSW Government.After politics, he returned to Rugby League as Chief Executive Officer of the Gold Coast Titans in 2013 before ret...2022-05-091h 05Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview Josh Spence - MLB (San Diego Padres) and Australian Pitcher - Now Head of BuiltBaseballJosh Spence is an Aussie with an interesting career.29th of only 38 Australians to ever make the MLB when he played for the San Diego Padres, Spence is the head of Built Baseball where he passes on his knowledge and experience of the game.Growing up in Australia, he- Represented Australia several times in World Events, Traveling to Taiwan and Cuba. - 3 National Championships playing for VIC (two u/14 and one u/16)- Participated in the MLB Australian Academy for 4 years. - Turned down a Free Agent contract with the Minnesota...2022-05-031h 02Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Mark Evans - Director @ Capacity Consulting and Former CEO of Melbourne Storm, Harlequins FC etc.We're here to chat about the sports business in an in depth interview with Capacity Consulting Director Mark Evans who has also been:-Director of Rugby at Saracens FC-CEO of Harlequins FC (during the London Broncos/Harlequins RLFC effort)-CEO of Melbourne Storm-Chairman of Vitality Netball Super League and- CEO of Global Rapid Rugby.Mark also played first XVs for Saracens FC and was their forward coach.He can be followed on Twitter @evans_marke.Follow our show on Twitter @ChatandBusiness. Spencer can be followed o...2022-04-211h 16Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Paul Sergeant OBE - EVP Ops Asia & The Gulf Region at ASM Global (AEG Ogden). Former CEO of Llanelli Scarlets Rugby.We're here to chat about the sports business in an in depth interview with Paul Sergeant OBE, Executive Vice President of Operations Asia & the Gulf Region for ASM Global.With a 40 years career, Sergeant was the CEO of Llanelli Scarlets rugby union, Stadium and Commercial Director at Wembley Stadium & Arena, and various leadership roles at AEG Ogden/ASM Global as well as many more.Follow our show on Twitter @ChatandBusiness. Spencer can be followed on Twitter and LinkedIn @BallsOutPhD.As always, apologies for audio imperfections!2022-04-151h 11Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Mary Konstantopoulos aka Ladies Who League/Legspin/Lineout/LeapWe're here to chat about the sports business in an in depth interview with Mary Konstantopoulos, creator of @LadiesWhoLeague/Legspin/Lineout/Leap!Mary Kaye is also a lawyer with and extensive career in litigation, corporate and financial services.Follow her on Twitter @LadiesWhoLeague and our show @ChatandBusiness. Spencer can be followed on Twitter and LinkedIn @BallsOutPhD.As always, apologies for audio imperfections and additionally for, despite knowing her for many years (and knowing myself even longer), I managed to botch both of our surnames!2022-04-0749 minChat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Raelene Castle - CEO of Sport New Zealand & High Performance Sport New ZealandWe're here to chat about the sports business in an in depth interview with Raelene Castle, CEO of Sport New Zealand & High Performance Sport New Zealand. Previously, Castle was the CEO Rugby Australia, the NRL club Canterbury-Bankstown Bulldogs, and Netball New Zealand.Follow our show on Twitter @ChatandBusiness. Spencer can be followed on Twitter and LinkedIn @BallsOutPhD.Raelene can be followed on Twitter @RaeleneCastleAs always, apologies for audio imperfections!2022-04-0158 minChat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Rugby League Super Coach Roy Masters and Melbourne Storm GM Frank PonissiWe're here to chat about the sports business in an in depth interview about the NRL, Rugby League and a whole lot more with Super Coach Roy Masters and Melbourne Storm GM Frank Ponissi.Masters is the former coach of the Western Suburbs Magpies where he is named Coach of the Century and St George Dragons where he is their longest serving coach. Since 1988, he has also been a columnist for the Sydney Morning Herald an ASC board member for a record 23 years.Ponissi is on his 15th season with Melbourne Storm and spent five s...2022-03-161h 16Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with David Stevenson AFL (Australian Football League) GM Operations (previously CEO of Western Bulldogs and 17 Years at Nike)We're here to chat about the sports business in an in depth interview with David Stevenson, GM of Operations at the AFL (Australian Football League).Previously, Stevenson was the CEO of Western Bulldogs and had a 17 year career across the world at Nike.Starting at the AFL HQ roughly five years ago as the GM of China, India and AFLX, he then became GM of China and India, Head of Audiences as well as Products & Integration with his most recent position being GM of Operations.Follow our show on Twitter @ChatandBusiness. Spencer can b...2022-03-101h 04Chat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Welcome to Chat and BusinessThe show has landed! Welcome to the Chat and Business podcast where we will chat about the sports business with c-suite executives, athletes, and industry leaders.Stay tuned for the soon to be released first episode with all announcements being made on Twitter @ChatandBusiness as well a @BallsOutPhD on both Twitter and LinkedIn.2022-02-0800 minChat and Business (NEW SHOWS @ LEAD FROM THE SIDE)Chat and Business Interview with Ben GrahamWe're here to chat about the sports business this time with an in depth interview with the first Australian to play in the Super Bowl, Ben Graham.From Geelong, VIC (an hour from Melbourne), we discuss Graham's transitions, innovations and hurdles from his time playing for the AFL's Geelong Cats and then playing in the NFL for the New York Jets, New Orleans Saints, Arizona Cardinals and then Detroit Lions.Follow Ben on Twitter @BenGraham7 and follow our show @ChatandBusiness. Spencer can be followed on Twitter and LinkedIn @BallsOutPhD.2022-02-0851 min