The CUSP Show

Joe and Tom are joined by Morgan Randolph, current Columbia University Sports Management student and former Communications Coordinator for the North Melbourne Football Club. In this episode, Morgan discusses her unique path into the sports industry, starting with a non-profit migrant and refugee group in Australia, transitioning into the Australian Football League, and ultimately coming back to the U.S. to study at Columbia. Morgan also highlights the cultural differences in sport between Australia and the U.S., as well as overcoming obstacles and being bold in the sports industry. You do not want to miss out on this engaging and insightful episode on The CUSP show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal ’22 (@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks ’22, and Connor O’Neill ’22, with Jillian Quinn ’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith ’22 managing social media efforts.

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Joe and Kyle dive into Kyle’s career history at the Minnesota Timberwolves, La Clippers and New York City FC. Kyle also talks about his current work at the Major League Soccer, and the state of business intelligence in the sports industry. Enjoy this exciting episode on The CUSP show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal ’22 (@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks ’22, and Connor O’Neill ’22, with Jillian Quinn ’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith ’22 managing social media efforts.

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Joe and Tom are joined by Boris Gartner, who is the CEO of LaLiga North America, a joint venture between Relevent Sports, a multinational media, sports, and entertainment group, and LaLiga, Spain’s top-flight soccer competition, and professional association. In this edition of the CUSP Show, Joe and Tom talk with Boris about his stellar media career with Univision and Televisa before joining the sports industry. Boris shares his experiences in forging incredible strategic partnerships with some of the largest media conglomerates and credits his learnings from the real estate industry in the early stages to have helped him in his professional career. He discusses the mission and expansion strategy for LaLiga in the US market, explaining the five pillars of their growth strategy. Boris further elaborates on their TV broadcasting rights deal with ESPN/Disney, explains their NFT deal with Dapper Labs, and stresses the importance of adopting digital technologies to serve their fans better. You do not want to miss out on this engaging and insightful episode on The CUSP show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal ’22 (@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks ’22, and Connor O’Neill ’22, with Jillian Quinn ’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith ’22 managing social media efforts.

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Joe is joined by Nicole Jeter West, CEO of Underdog Venture Team, a hybrid VC fund and marketing services business with a mission to promote investment in businesses founded by women and people of color. Prior to Underdog, Nicole has worked at the New York Knicks, USTA, Legends, LA 2028, and more. In this episode, Nicole talks about her start in the sports industry and how she has combined her entrepreneurial drive with her passion for sports, fashion, and more. Additionally, Nicole provides invaluable expertise for young entrepreneurs, highlighting the importance of diversity, trust, and interpersonal relationships. You do not want to miss out on this exciting and engaging episode on The CUSP Show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal’22(@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks ‘22, and Connor O’Neill ‘22, with Jillian Quinn ‘22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith ‘22 managing social media efforts.

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Brian has a long standing career in college football, having held positions in the coaching staffs of many different universities. In this podcast, we delve into various aspects of coaching college football, such as how coaching has changed, coaching gen Z, the mental health of athletes, and the impact that NIL changes will have on athletes. Enjoy this exciting episode on The CUSP show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal ’22 (@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks ’22, and Connor O’Neill ’22, with Jillian Quinn ’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith ’22 managing social media efforts.

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Joe and Tom are joined by Jorge Urrutia del Pozo, VP of Football (Soccer) at Dapper Labs. Prior to his time at Dapper Labs, Jorge worked at AOL, HuffPost, and the NBA, and is also a Columbia University Sports Management Graduate (‘20). In this episode, Jorge talks about his start in the sports industry and provides an introduction for NFTs. Additionally, Jorge dives into some of the underlying ownership and payment mechanisms of NFTs, as well as Dapper Labs’ future NFT strategy with LaLiga. You do not want to miss out on this exciting and engaging episode on The CUSP Show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal’22(@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks ‘22, and Connor O’Neill ‘22, with Jillian Quinn ‘22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith ‘22 managing social media efforts.

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Joe and Tom are joined by Jillian Quinn, a current Sports Management Graduate Student at Columbia University, and her twin Quinn, a professional soccer player for the Canadian National Team and NWSL club OL Reign. Quinn, a member of the Canadian soccer team, became the first trans athlete to win a Gold medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics and a Bronze medal at Rio 2016 Olympics. A graduate of Duke University and recipient of Forbes 30 under 30, Quinn got drafted by the Washington Spirit as the third overall pick in 2018 NWSL draft. Division 1 athlete at Northeastern University, Jill shares her exciting journey from working with New Balance, developing her interest in the business side of sports to her passion for athlete activism and social justice issues. Quinn opens up about their decision to come out as transgender, the unconditional support Jill has provided throughout their journey and the special relationship that they both share. Quinn also talks about how sports has provided them with an incredible opportunity to advocate for the LGBT community and is a driving force for them as an athlete. You do not want to miss out on this exciting and engaging episode on The CUSP Show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal’22(@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks’22, and Connor O’Neill’22, with Jillian Quinn’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith’22 managing social media efforts.

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In this episode of the CUSP Show, Brian, Tom and Joe explore mental health in sports, how the new NIL regulations will change the industry for better or worse, and how Brian Dawkins has managed to make an impact both on and off the field. Enjoy this exciting episode on The CUSP show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal ’22 (@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks ’22, and Connor O’Neill ’22, with Jillian Quinn ’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith ’22 managing social media efforts.

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Joe and special co-host Tom Cerny are joined by Justin Grandenetti who is a Teacher and a Football Coach at Jack Britt High School, Justin talks about what spurred his passion for coaching, his experience coaching high-school football, and his desire to give back to the coaching community. During the pandemic, Justin hosted live online Zoom clinics produced by and for coaches around the world. The global platform has now hosted over 350 clinics and it continues to foster authentic connections between the coaching community. Justin has also launched a platform called Gridiron Gigs to specifically help coaches with their job search throughout the country. Hear from Justin about his exciting journey on an engaging episode on The CUSP Show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal’22(@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks’22, and Connor O’Neill’22, with Jillian Quinn’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith’22 managing social media efforts.

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Joe and special co-host Tom Cerny are joined by Justin Grandenetti who is a Teacher and a Football Coach at Jack Britt High School, Justin talks about what spurred his passion for coaching, his experience coaching high-school football, and his desire to give back to the coaching community. During the pandemic, Justin hosted live online Zoom clinics produced by and for coaches around the world. The global platform has now hosted over 350 clinics and it continues to foster authentic connections between the coaching community. Justin has also launched a platform called Gridiron Gigs to specifically help coaches with their job search throughout the country. Hear from Justin about his exciting journey on an engaging episode on The CUSP Show. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Tom Cerny (@Tom_Cerny19), Yash Agarwal’22(@yashagarwal655), Sam Marks’22, and Connor O’Neill’22, with Jillian Quinn’22 (@JillianMQuinn) and Dominique Smith’22 managing social media efforts.