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Outside The Boards™ is thrilled to present Season One of our newly crafted podcast, brought to you in partnership with Global Polo TV. In our upcoming episode, we're honored to host the brilliant and talented Shannon Stilson. Shannon serves as the Assistant Vice President of Marketing for USPA Global Licensing, and she's also at the helm of the newly established Global Polo Entertainment division, which acts as the marketing arm of the sport's governing body.

Shannon's journey with polo began in 2015 when she was handpicked to chart a new course for the business of polo in the United States. Her mission was to cultivate an authentic global connection to the sport for the official apparel brand, U.S. Polo Assn. Under Shannon's astute leadership, the USPA introduced Global Polo Entertainment, a groundbreaking initiative that serves as the home for innovative brand platforms, including the revolutionary three-part high-goal event series, The Gauntlet of Polo.

This transformative approach extended to reshaping the USPA's partnerships with media giants Eurosport and CBS Sports to support the Gauntlet's grand finale, The U.S. Open Polo Championship. Shannon played a pivotal role in overhauling these media partnerships, resulting in a substantial increase in live and live-to-tape coverage, an elevation in live streaming capabilities, and a digital promotion blitz, including the recent launch of the Global Polo Network.

Shannon's professional journey didn't commence with polo, however. Her roots are firmly planted in the world of golf, where she garnered experience working with esteemed organizations like the PGA Tour, PGA of America, both headquartered in Florida, and well-regarded golf event and marketing agencies. Join us as we delve into Shannon's remarkable career and her transformative impact on the world of polo.

PRESENTED BY GLOBAL POLO TV
Season One of the OTB™ Podcast is presented by Global Polo TV, the world’s premier destination for video on demand polo content has arrived. Now you can watch the nation’s best live and archived tournament matches and compelling behind-the-scenes content from anywhere, at anytime, and on any digital device.

 Global Polo TV has over 9,000 subscribers, 200+ hours of live broadcasted games and over 500 hours of produced content from weekly shows to in-depth features.

 Sign up today, all on-demand polo games and content are free! Want to watch official USPA games live?  Then get your polo pass today by visiting www.globalpolo.com so as not to miss this year’s high-goal season and the upcoming 2021 Gauntlet of Polo. 

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About Lineup Polo
Lineup Polo was built to revolutionize how polo is managed and experienced. With a mission to support the polo community and expand the sport’s reach, the platform digitizes processes and centralizes communication.  Lineup Polo is committed to the game's future.

Available as a free app and web portal, Lineup Polo allows clubs to manage tournaments, automate leagues, payments, and memberships, building a new digital ecosystem for polo.

About Outside The Boards™
Founded after witnessing their first polo match in 2012, Outside The Boards™ seeks to share the sport’s beauty, intensity, and lifestyle while addressing industry fragmentation. Through best practices, insights, trends, and consulting, OTB™ helps stakeholders and brands unlock polo’s marketing potential and navigate the sport with clarity.

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Outside The Boards™ is thrilled to announce the release of Season One of our newly minted podcast, presented in collaboration with Global Polo TV. Our second guest on this podcast journey is none other than Kareem Rosser—an extraordinary individual who hails from the most unexpected of backgrounds and has become an outstanding ambassador for the world of polo.

Kareem's remarkable journey began in West Philadelphia, a story akin to Cinderella's, where his humble roots in the "Work to Ride" program led him to the world of polo. Through unwavering determination, he overcame adversity, shattered barriers, and emerged as a contemporary polo icon.

Within the polo community, Kareem is already a widely recognized figure, boasting a decorated youth career with victories in the 2011 Interscholastic Championships and the 2015 Intercollegiate Championships. Today, as a Colorado State University graduate, he has traversed the globe, representing the sport, and serves as a global ambassador for the Work to Ride organization. Furthermore, he has graced the pages as a model for Ralph Lauren Polo and is set to release his memoir, "Crossing The Line," scheduled to hit shelves this February.

Kareem's story is one that weaves together elements of heartbreak and triumph. From an early age, he shouldered responsibilities beyond his years, guided by the mentorship of Lezlie Hiner's "Work To Ride" program. It was through this program that Kareem discovered polo, a sport where he excelled, equipping him with the tools and inspiration to achieve success, both in the saddle and in life.

PRESENTED BY GLOBAL POLO TV
Season One of the OTB™ Podcast is presented by Global Polo TV, the world’s premier destination for video on demand polo content has arrived. Now you can watch the nation’s best live and archived tournament matches and compelling behind-the-scenes content from anywhere, at anytime, and on any digital device.

Global Polo TV has over 9,000 subscribers, 200+ hours of live broadcasted games and over 500 hours of produced content from weekly shows to in-depth features.

Sign up today, all on-demand polo games and content are free! Want to watch official USPA games live?  Then get your polo pass today by visiting www.globalpolo.com so as not to miss this year’s high-goal season and the upcoming 2021 Gauntlet of Polo. 

Welcome to Global Polo TV

Support the show

About Hive₂O Hard Honey™
Hive₂O Hard Honey is a pioneering beverage company that brings the rich, balanced taste of honey to the forefront of the industry. With a focus on innovation, quality, and community, Hive₂O offers a range of hard honey and alcohol-free beverages designed to surprise and delight with every sip.

As a thank you for tuning into this episode of Outside The Boards Podcast, Hive₂O is offering listeners an exclusive online discount and free shipping on all four packs. Use code OTBPOLO24 in all caps at checkout. Visit hardhoney.com to explore products.

About Lineup Polo
Lineup Polo was built to revolutionize how polo is managed and experienced. With a mission to support the polo community and expand the sport’s reach, the platform digitizes processes and centralizes communication.  Lineup Polo is committed to the game's future.

Available as a free app and web portal, Lineup Polo allows clubs to manage tournaments, automate leagues, payments, and memberships, building a new digital ecosystem for polo.

About Outside The Boards™
Founded after witnessing their first polo match in 2012, Outside The Boards™ seeks to share the sport’s beauty, intensity, and lifestyle while addressing industry fragmentation. Through best practices, insights, trends, and consulting, OTB™ helps stakeholders and brands unlock polo’s marketing potential and navigate the sport with clarity.

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The polo world glitters with prestige, but beneath the glamour lies a devastating reality for thousands of American horses. In this powerful episode, polo champion and attorney Pamela Flanagan pulls back the curtain on kill pens, where unwanted horses face brutal fates across borders.

Pamela’s journey from horse-loving child to equine welfare advocate reveals how 50,000–100,000 American horses are shipped to Mexico and Canada for slaughter each year, often in horrific conditions. With unflinching honesty, she details the cruelty these animals endure and the challenges of driving real change. Yet this isn’t just heartbreak, it’s a story of transformation and hope.

Through her rescue work, Pamela has saved multiple kill pen horses, including Stella, who went from a $500 rescue to winning the US Open Women’s Polo Championship. As both player and attorney, she offers practical solutions – from better holding facility conditions to microchip systems that could reunite horses with owners before shipment.

Whether you’re a horse lover, polo enthusiast, or simply care about animal welfare, this episode will change how you see the sport and inspire action. Check on your old horses, support rescues, or adopt – even small steps can make a difference for these magnificent animals who deserve far better.

PRESENTED BY GLOBAL POLO TV
Season One of the OTB™ Podcast is presented by Global Polo TV, the world’s premier destination for video on demand polo content has arrived. Now you can watch the nation’s best live and archived tournament matches and compelling behind-the-scenes content from anywhere, at anytime, and on any digital device.

Global Polo TV has over 9,000 subscribers, 200+ hours of live broadcasted games and over 500 hours of produced content from weekly shows to in-depth features.

Sign up today, all on-demand polo games and content are free! Want to watch official USPA games live?  Then get your polo pass today by visiting www.globalpolo.com so as not to miss this year’s high-goal season and the upcoming 2021 Gauntlet of Polo.

Welcome to Global Polo TV

Support the show

About Hive₂O Hard Honey™
Hive₂O Hard Honey is a pioneering beverage company that brings the rich, balanced taste of honey to the forefront of the industry. With a focus on innovation, quality, and community, Hive₂O offers a range of hard honey and alcohol-free beverages designed to surprise and delight with every sip.

As a thank you for tuning into this episode of Outside The Boards Podcast, Hive₂O is offering listeners an exclusive online discount and free shipping on all four packs. Use code OTBPOLO24 in all caps at checkout. Visit hardhoney.com to explore products.

About Lineup Polo
Lineup Polo was built to revolutionize how polo is managed and experienced. With a mission to support the polo community and expand the sport’s reach, the platform digitizes processes and centralizes communication.  Lineup Polo is committed to the game's future.

Available as a free app and web portal, Lineup Polo allows clubs to manage tournaments, automate leagues, payments, and memberships, building a new digital ecosystem for polo.

About Outside The Boards™
Founded after witnessing their first polo match in 2012, Outside The Boards™ seeks to share the sport’s beauty, intensity, and lifestyle while addressing industry fragmentation. Through best practices, insights, trends, and consulting, OTB™ helps stakeholders and brands unlock polo’s marketing potential and navigate the sport with clarity.