Living Sport Podcast

On today's podcast, we are introducing our brand new series, #AskLivingSport! With this format, we turn the keys over to young professionals! After a short interview with our Co-Host, we will take to the phones. We have an aspiring sport professional on the line as we look to share insight into the sport industry.

Our Co-Host today studied at Kent University, traveled with the London 2018 Living Sport International Sport Business Program, and is currently an Inside Sales Representative with the Pittsburgh Pirates, Chris Kuo. Chris has continued his involvement with Living Sport as a Living Sport Ambassador and was awarded Ambassador of the Month in May 2019. Join us today as we share networking tips, insider ticket sales knowledge, and fun behind the scenes stories!

Let’s go behind the scenes with 15-year Minor League Baseball Veteran, Lindsey Knupp, former Vice President of Marketing & Entertainment for the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, Triple-A Affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies. This episode is filled with industry advice, real-world work stories, and sport office shenanigans that will leave you understanding just why everyone wants to work in sports. 

Under Lindsey’s direction, the IronPigs' forward-thinking and unique promotions have won multiple awards and have been highlighted in numerous national publications, including The Wall Street Journal, USA Today and Sports Illustrated. Lindsey was the recipient of the 39th MiLB Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year Award, presented annually to a woman who has made outstanding contributions to her club or league, or to baseball. Lindsey currently serves on the Living Sport Advisory Board.

Our brand new podcast is all about helping you find a career in the sport industry. Geared toward college students and recent graduates, we’re combining education with entertainment to provide you with an inside look into the industry. We’ll mix in our #AskLivingSport show episodes and classroom sessions on sport business and entrepreneurship. We’ll also do interviews with sport business professionals and fireside chats with people we meet while traveling the world through sport. Listen in for advice on how to gain an edge over the thousands of job seekers looking to score a gig in sports!