Let the Games Begin

In this episode, Carver interviews Don Sperling, the Vice President and Executive Producer of  Entertainment for the New York Giants. Don manages all branding, marketing, television, radio, digital media, social media, publishing, creative services, events and the live game day stadium production and presentation. Before his time with the Giants, Don was President of D& L Media, and he previously served as Senior Vice President and Executive Producer of NBA Entertainment, NBA TV and NBA.com for fifteen years. In the interview, Don discuses managing the many aspects of entertainment for a massive franchise such as the New York Giants, dives into his time at NBA Entertainment, and gives priceless advice to those trying to work in the sports world.

In this episode, Carver interviews Chris Talbott of The Camwood Group who works as Cleveland Browns' quarterback Baker Mayfield's marketing agent. He previously worked as a marketing executive at Microsoft, BDA Sports, and Wasserman Media. We discuss marketing and working with athletes off the field, social justice in sports, and much more!

In this episode, Carver interviews the amazing Felisa Israel, who served for almost a decade as the NBA's Director of Live Programming and Entertainment after working with the Phoenix Suns for over 6 years as the Director of Entertainment and Special Events. Currently, Felisa owns 10 Fold Entertainment, which has produced events with partners like Bleacher Report and the LA Clippers among many others. Also, Felisa co-founded the IMPACT Internship program and teaches a summer course on Sport and Entertainment at UCLA Anderson School of Management. They discuss planning and managing  events, her role in the start of the WNBA, working with the youth, and much more!

In this episode, Carver interviews Zach Schotz, BodyArmor's social media manager, about managing a brand, marketing athletes and yourself,  the importance of "starting something", and much more!

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In today's episode, Carver interviews Rutledge Wood who's served as a racing analyst for NASCAR, a reporter with NBC for the Olympics, and the host of the shows like U.S. Top Gear and The Floor is Lava. He discusses his ascent in the sports media world, his experience with the Olympics, his advice to those interested by the sports world, and more!

In today's episode, Carver interviews Petros Papadakis. Petros played running back at USC and following his playing career, he moved over to media. He's worked as a sideline reporter for Fox Sports, covering College and High School Football while sometimes announcing games. He's a co-host on the popular LA sports radio show - the Petros and Money Show.  Aside from sports, he's still found success, previously hosting The Challenge on NBA and Pros vs. Joes. In the interview, he goes over his playing career and shift to sports media, and he dishes out advice to those looking to enter either field.