Let the Games Begin

In this episode, Carver interviews Dean Dalton, Executive Director of the NFL Alumni Academy and long time assistant coach with the Minnesota Vikings. Dean discusses his lessons learned from coaching, the progress and goals of the Alumni Academy and how to separate yourself from the pack when job hunting. Enjoy!

In this episode, Carver chats with Lou DePaoli of General Sports Worldwide who previously served as EVP and CMO of the Atlanta Hawks and Pittsburgh Pirates and EVP and CRO of the New York Mets. We discuss the differences between the MLB and NBA, generating revenue without a prolific team, marketing to specific cities, and more!

In this episode, Carver interviews Greg Winik, President of Content and Executive Producer at the NBA. We discuss the rise of and changes in streaming live sports,  changes in digital media the past two decades, and more! Enjoy...

In this episode, Carver speaks with Steve Mayer, Chief Content Officer and EVP of the NHL.  Steve talks about innovation within the NHL, marketing to a specific audience, taking risks, and more!

In this episode, Carver talks with tenured sports executive Steve Patterson who served as GM with the Rockets, athletic director at UT,  President of the Trail Blazers, and much more! He discusses all things operating a franchise from the top and narrowing in on the business aspect of sports.

In this episode, Carver interviews sports filmmaker John Weinbach who just recently worked in depth on The Last Dance. Previously, he has made made multiple 30 for 30s, and he currently serves as president of Skydance Sports. In the interview, he discusses mixing art and sports, working behind the scenes with athletes, and much more!

In this episode, Carver interviews legendary sports photographer Andrew D. Bernstein about his start in the industry, his work for the NBA, his relationship with Kobe, and his more recent occupation of podcasting. 

His pictures:
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In this episode, Carver interviews professional boxer Evan Holyfield, who currently holds a perfect 8-0 record. He dives into the mental tools needed for an individual sport like boxing, carving a name for himself separate from his father Evander Holyfield (3 time world heavyweight champion), and much more. So, enjoy!

In this episode, Carver interviews Emily Weisman who works at a Public Relations Strategist at Riot Games and previously worked with the San Francisco 49ers. Also, Emily interned with the NCAA and the Indianapolis Colts prior to these jobs. In the interview, she discusses the importance of social justice within sports, the key principles of communicating a brand's image, and much more!

In this episode, Carver interviews sports filmmaker John Hock who worked for both NFL Films and NBA Entertainment. He also played a major role in the rise of 30 for 30s on ESPN, working on projects like Through the Wire with Sebastian Telfair. In the interview, he discusses how to perform storytelling within sports,  what to do to improve as a director, how to adapt film style to different sports, and more!