On The Record with Rick Horrow

Fresh off his stadium hosting a Pool Round of the World Baseball Classic, Arizona Diamondbacks President & CEO Derrick Hall talks with us this week. Hall talks about the overall direction of his club headed into the 2023 season, and the plans for a future home for the D-Backs.

We regularly talk extensively about the impact of facilities on communities, but what about the impact of facilities on mental health and performance? This week, we talk to two experts about how design choices can impact those that use built environments, and the positive impact it can have both on and off the field.

This week we talk sponsorships with Tony Ponturo, who spent 26 years at Anheuser-Busch serving as Vice-President of Global Media Sports and Entertainment Marketing. Ponturo talks about being at the forefront of the sports marketing business, and how his efforts have even earned him two TONY Awards.

After a World Cup that grabbed the World's attention, 2023 is for the women. This week, we chat with Annie Mitchell-Reid, the Director of Strategic Partnerships for the U.S. Women's National Team Players Association. Mitchell-Reid addresses the fight for equal pay and what's on tap for U.S. women's soccer this summer.

From soccer to lacrosse to hockey, the journey of Nick Sakiewicz has been diverse and very successful. This week, Sakiewicz talks about his journey in sports and his current position as Chief Business Officer of the Arizona Coyotes, including their pursuit of a new home.

Millions of Americans cheered Dan O'Brien to a gold medal at the 1996 Olympics in Atlanta. It was the culmination of a lifetime of overcoming every obstacle thrown in his way. This week, we sit down with the decathlete, author, TV commentator and Executive VP of Health, Wellness & Fitness at Legacy Sports USA, about his incredible journey.

On the week his organization plays for another Super Bowl championship, we sit down with Chiefs President Mark Donovan to talk stadiums, revenues, sports wagering and much more.

Curtis Martin has transitioned from being one of the greatest running backs in NFL history to an impactful philanthropist doing everything he can to help the neighborhood he grew up in. This week we talk about Martin’s incredible life, from escaping the streets to a person impacting lives.

This week, we share a special presentation from our host, the Sports Professor Rick Horrow. Rick takes you on a journey through his 50+ years in sports business, and shares some incredible stories you don't want to miss!

The Chicago Bears got one of the good ones last week as Big Ten Commissioner Kevin Warren headed back to the NFL. This week, we replay an interview we did with Warren at Super Bowl LII when he was still with the Minnesota Vikings. We discussed his many philanthropic ventures as well as the process of getting U.S. Bank Stadium built in Minneapolis, an experience that will come in handy in the Windy City.