[Disclaimer: The opinions in this episode are of my own accord and DO NOT reflect opinions of any respective organization or institution.]

Has anyone noticed how the landscape of sports media has changed? It went from a casual newspaper/magazine article to a monthly/yearly contract. I spoke with Tyler Hill, a multi-media reporter at WCIA in Champaign, Illinois about the landscape of sports media and how it has changed.

Hope you enjoy the episode!

Below is Tyler's TikTok and LinkedIn if you'd like to connect with him!

@thehillsports

https://www.linkedin.com/in/tylerchill941/

[Disclaimer: The opinions in this episode are of my own accord and DO NOT reflect opinions of any respective organization or institution.]

Hey everyone! I am gratefully joined by Michael Creek, a goalie for FC Tulsa in the United Soccer League.

We dive into topics about life as a professional athlete, the identity struggle that athletes face, the psychology of being a professional athlete, and the state of soccer in the United States.

I hope you enjoy the episode!

[Disclaimer: The opinions in this episode are of my own accord and DO NOT reflect opinions of any respective organization or institution.]

Are you a sport fan and wonder what life behind the scenes is like? I spoke with Brian McQueen, an equipment manager for an ECHL team in Maine about his journey through sport, experience working for a professional hockey club, and the current landscape of hockey in North America.

This episode also discusses the importance of the Sport Management major and if it belongs in society and/or academia.

Please reach out if you have any questions!

I hope you enjoy the episode.

[email protected]

https://nathanmerkel.com/

Hey everyone! Thank you for joining us for Episode 2, "4th and... Australian?".

I sat down with Hugh Robertson, a recently graduated athlete from the University of Illinois. Hugh competed as the punter for UIUC's football team from 2020-2024. He is originally from Australia and shared his experiences of being an international athlete in the Collegiate Football context. 

Here are some key themes of the episode:

1. Culture of Sport in Australia

2. Current state of the punting position in Collegiate Football

3. "Sense of belonging" 

4. Student vs Athlete debate

5. Experiences with fan hate

6. Globalization of Sport

Hope you enjoy the episode!!

https://nathanmerkel.com/

This episode will dive into the experiences of my father and I who were season ticket holding St. Louis Rams fans from 1998-2015. 

The St. Louis Rams relocated to LA in 2015 and decimated our psychological connection to football, and sport in general.

Are you a fan curious about franchise relocation?

Are you a practitioner wondering what franchise relocation does to your loyal fanbase?

Are you a Sport Management student interested in the impact of Sport in Society?

This podcast episode will (hopefully) answer all those questions!

Thank you for listening.

Please message me with questions or inquiries:

[email protected] 

https://nathanmerkel.com/

Message me if you have any questions or inquiries!

Are you a current Sport Management student? This podcast will answer the dreaded question: "Oh... what do you want to do with that?" When discussing your choice to pursue Sport Management at family events. 

This podcast will discuss current and previous Sport Management research and how it relates to modern society. With academic research being regarded as an "Ivory Tower", the aim of this podcast is to bridge the gap between practicality and academia. Sport Management students are constantly having to justify what their major is and how it is important to society. 

With the goal of providing these outcomes:

1. What is Sport Management research?

2. Does Sport Management research make sense outside of the "Ivory Tower"?

3. Context to Sport Management as a sufficient degree in modern society.

4. Enhance your knowledge of Sport in general.