Episodes

  • SBJ Unpacks: How teams are using Balloon for streamlined collaboration

    SBJ Unpacks: How teams are using Balloon for streamlined collaboration
    Mar 25 2024
    How do you avoid groupthink? How do you avoid various forms of cognitive bias? How do you make sure that each piece of information is valued and considered? In this episode, we hear how teams are tackling these issues. Balloon co-founder and CEO Amanda Greenberg, Houston Astros Assistant GM Andrew Ball, and Phoenix Suns Assistant GM Ryan Resch join SBJ's Joe Lemire to break this all down.
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    34 mins
  • SBJ Unpacks: Return of SlamBall

    SBJ Unpacks: Return of SlamBall
    Jul 20 2023
    Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Friday night will play host to the return of SlamBall, and league co-founder Mike Tollin credits an organic groundswell among fans as a key impetus in bringing the sport back to life in the U.S. Tollin, who also serves as Mandalay Sports Media co-chair, spoke with SBJ’s Austin Karp about the relationship with broadcast partner ESPN, how the funding efforts exceeded expectations, as well as the potential roles both sports wagering and social media could play.
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    12 mins
  • SBJ Unpacks: NFL Preview

    SBJ Unpacks: NFL Preview
    Aug 19 2022
    With opening week quickly approaching, Ben Fischer, Reggie Walker, and Xavier Hunter were joined by Jabari Young of Forbes to preview the upcoming NFL season. Topics discussed included the Deshaun Watson suspension, Denver Broncos ownership, Dolphins owner Stephen Ross, and the league’s advancements in media.
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    42 mins
  • SBJ Unpacks: USL Soccer

    SBJ Unpacks: USL Soccer
    Aug 17 2022
    SBJ's Alex Silverman is joined by USL Chief Operating Officer Justin Papadakis to discuss the state of the organization and its ambitious growth plans.
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    26 mins
  • SBJ Unpacks: MLS All Star Week

    SBJ Unpacks: MLS All Star Week
    Aug 11 2022

    Recorded before the MLS All-Star Game kicked off
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    42 mins
  • SBJ Unpacks: UFC 277 Preview

    SBJ Unpacks: UFC 277 Preview
    Jul 29 2022
    33 mins
  • SBJ Unpacks: LIV Golf tees off in Portland

    SBJ Unpacks: LIV Golf tees off in Portland
    Jul 1 2022
    Ahead of the PGA Tour’s John Deere Classic in Illinois and LIV Golf Invitational Portland, SBJ’s Josh Carpenter, and David Rumsey spoke with Sports Illustrated's Bob Harig and Brendan Porath of The Fried Egg to discuss the current state of golf.
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    56 mins
  • SBJ Unpacks: Title IX turns 50

    SBJ Unpacks: Title IX turns 50
    Jun 30 2022
    32 mins