Sideline Stories

Season 3 kicks off with Kirby Porter, founder of New Game Labs. Kirby played basketball at Harvard and eventually started her own company, New Game Labs, a platform that helps athletes build their brand through content creation. Kirby discusses how being a D1 student-athlete helped build her brand, what makes athletes uniquely positioned to be creators, and how creators and athletes can contribute towards a more equitable society. Follow her @KirbyPorter_ and @NewGameLabs and subscribe @SidelineStories for more!

Episode 25 features Parker Olson, founder of Forij, a CPG brand that produces function-enhanced snacks. Parker discusses what he learned from completing two ironman races, living in his tent and van for over a year, and his marketing strategies for both Forij and his personal brand. Follow @forij.co and subscribe for more!

Episode 24 features Ben Chase, an NIL advocate and attorney currently on the Ultimate College Football Road Trip. Chase discusses the logistics and initial purpose of the road trip, speaking on major media networks, and how college football unites communities in unique and unmatched ways. Follow him @BenGChase and subscribe for more! 

Episode 23 features Johnnie Izquierdo, a photographer and photojournalist from New Jersey, who has captured photos of the world's greatest athletes, including Tom Brady, Serena Williams, LeBron James, and Sydney McLaughlin. Johnnie discusses his creative journey, quitting his 9-5, shooting the SLAM magazine cover, and his relationship with Terrence Clarke. Follow him @johnnie.izquierdo and subscribe for more!

Episode 22 features Andrew Petcash, founder of Profluence, a brand that focuses on the business of athletes. Petcash discusses the emergence of Pickleball, where sports media is heading, and the power of athletes as business leaders. Follow him @AndrewPetcash and subscribe for more!

Episode 21 features Jessie Engelhart, a sports lawyer and entrepreneur in Barcelona. Jessie discusses her experience at FC Barcelona, UEFA, and her motivation to start her own firm, Sensato Sports Law. Jessie also touches upon the importance of establishing a personal brand, as well as her passion for giving back to younger professionals. Follow Jessie @JessieEngelhart and subscribe for more!

Episode 20 features Hannah Valente, one of the youngest NBA certified basketball agents in the country. Valente discusses her time as a manager for the Providence Men's Basketball team, challenges of being a female athlete in a male-dominated industry, and how NIL is changing the game for female athletes. Make sure to follow her @Hannah_Valente and subscribe for more! 

Former NCAA Champion Morgan Frazier joins us for Episode 19. Frazier discusses her gymnastics career at Florida, working at Student Athlete NIL, and the future of the Name, Image, Likeness era in college sports. Make sure to follow her @SMorganFrazier and subscribe for more!

Episode 18 features Sandy Plashkes, co-founder and VP of content at Owners Box, a media and fantasy sports platform. Plashkes discusses securing Drew Brees as an investor, building Owners Box from the ground up after college, and the importance of building a community as an emerging sports-tech brand. Make sure to check out @OwnersBox and subscribe for more!

Jared Gipson (@JayGippy), a social media influencer and WR at Sacramento State, joins us for Episode 17. Gipson discusses his journey to playing college football, his goals on and off the field, and his admiration for Cooper Kupp. Make sure to follow him @JayGippy across platforms and subscribe for more!