Front Office Exchange
The Front Office Exchange Podcast is hosted by Jake Fehling of KFA Search and takes a closer look at the careers of executives and rising stars in sports business.
Episodes
March 1, 2017 • 38 mins
Welcome to Episode 29 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring J.D. Kershaw, Vice President of Marketing for the Columbus Blue Jackets.
Today's podcast combines a little of everything from our last few episodes: J.D. was a former hockey player who learned quickly that he wanted to move to the business side of the sport. One of my favorite parts of the conversation was about this transition; since he was still in shape and a...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 22, 2017 • 34 mins
Welcome to Episode 28 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring Josh Brickman, Vice President of Strategy for the Boston Bruins and TD Garden.
I met Josh through Russ Scibetti, and if you listened to the latter on Episode 21, then you know what to expect here: Josh is super bright, and the Bruins and TD Garden are clearly in good hands with him as it relates to their business intelligence and strategic marketing efforts.
J...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 17, 2017 • 39 mins
Welcome to Episode 27 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring Jarrod Dillon, Executive Vice President of Sales and Marketing for the Tampa Bay Lightning.
Jarrod was a referral from previous guest Doug Warf, and he's nearing his two-year anniversary with the Lightning. I tell him a story of a recent trip of mine to Tampa, where in meeting with several sports business executives in the area, they all raved at the Lightning or...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 8, 2017 • 32 mins
Welcome to Episode 26 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring Malaika Underwood, Vice President of Licensing for The Brandr Group, and six-time USA Baseball alum.
Much like our previous podcast with Casey Crawford, this episode features a star athlete, but what makes Malaika unique is that she's still an active player. She walks through her career on the field and off, and discusses the unique work she's doing for Brandr. ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
February 1, 2017 • 46 mins
Welcome to Episode 25 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring Casey Crawford, Chief Executive Officer and Co-Founder of Movement Mortgage. Yes, you heard that right. I'm interviewing the head of a mortgage company for this episode.
Casey's background is unique, however, as he is a former NFL tight end, having spent time with the Carolina Panthers and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, and winning a Super Bowl ring in 2003 with the latt...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
January 27, 2017 • 50 mins
Welcome to Episode 24 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring Corey Breton, Executive Vice President of Sales for the Los Angeles Football Club, an MLS expansion team which is set to begin play in 2018.
Thank you for the thousands of emails and comments about when I will finally bring on someone from professional soccer. Your voices have been heard. OK, maybe it wasn't that dramatic, but I was excited to bring someone on f...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
January 18, 2017 • 6 mins
Welcome to Episode 23 of the Front Office Exchange podcast where we're trying out something new - a first installment of a career advice compilation episode. In this show I'll revisit four of my favorite pieces of advice from past guests, all of which I think are applicable whether you're in the sports business industry or not, or whether you're a senior executive or recent graduate. For a complete list of advice that has been sha...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
January 11, 2017 • 40 mins
Welcome to Episode 22 of the Front Office Exchange podcast, featuring Ken Halpin, Athletics Director for Winthrop University, a public school in Rock Hill, S.C., which is just south of Charlotte, and a member of the Big South Conference.
So, what were you doing in sports business in your mid-30s? That's what I kept asking myself when talking to Ken, Winthrop's new AD as of last summer. He's a PhD with an early career outside of s...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
January 4, 2017 • 39 mins
Aaaannnnd we're back! Welcome to Episode 21 of the Front Office Exchange podcast, featuring Russ Scibetti, Vice President of Product Strategy for KORE Software.
I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday season first and foremost, and that you're as excited as I am about getting 2017 started on the right foot. With that in mind, I think we've got the perfect podcast to kick things off in a big way. Russ is very well known in sports ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
December 19, 2016 • 59 mins
Welcome to Episode 20 - the holiday edition! - of the Front Office Exchange podcast, where you'll hear from the one, the only, Troy Kirby, Sports Business Consultant and host of the popular "The Tao of Sports" podcast.
Let's be honest, if you're listening to my podcast, you're definitely listening to Troy's. When I started FOE a few months ago, I had a plan in mind, but I would be lying if I said I didn't try to mimic many of the...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Episode 19: Doug Warf, VP, Marketing & Exec. Dir., Kids 'N Community Foundation, Carolina Hurricanes
December 16, 2016 • 44 mins
Welcome to Episode 19 of the Front Office Exchange podcast, featuring Doug Warf, Carolina Hurricanes Vice President of Marketing and Executive Director of its Kids 'N Community Foundation.
Doug and I got to know each other by running in many of the same sports business circles back in Raleigh, and he continues to be one of the most well-respected executives - not just in sports, but overall - in the Triangle-area of North Carolin...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
December 8, 2016 • 4 mins
Episode 18 is another post-conference installment, this time, on the heels of the 2016 Major League Baseball Winter Meetings. It was a very productive three days in Washington, D.C. - not just for the White Sox! - but for me as it related to reconnecting with many former colleagues in baseball. I spent time outside of the Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center as well, meeting with the Redskins, Capitals, Wizards and Under Arm...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
December 1, 2016 • 40 mins
Welcome to Episode 17 of the Front Office Exchange podcast, featuring Michael Ehrlich, Director of Public Relations for adidas.
I was introduced to Michael by a previous guest, Chris Yates - check out Episode 12! - but I had already been following him on social media, where he is very active and engaging - not to mention where he posts some serious footwear pics! In addition to his work with adidas, you can find him on Front Offi...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 23, 2016 • 43 mins
Welcome to Episode 16 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring Brant Ust, Assistant Athletics Director and Executive Director of the Monogram Club at Notre Dame.
Continuing the theme of bringing you my former USA Baseball colleagues that have gone onto success in collegiate sports business - be sure to check out Episode 15 with David Shoemaker! - Brant brings the unique perspective of being a former standout baseball player...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 17, 2016 • 43 mins
Welcome to Episode 15 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring David Shoemaker, General Manager of Razorback Sports Properties.
David and I were both Marketing Coordinators for USA Baseball back in 2003 in what was both of our first jobs. When USA Baseball - in a shocker - failed to quality for the Athens 2004 Olympic Games, the USOC cut our funding and our roles changed; I moved on to the USGA and David was let go.
He ta...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
November 10, 2016 • 4 mins
This week I'm taking a break from bringing you interviews, as I just returned from the SBJ/Momentum Sports Marketing Symposium in New York. It was my first such conference, and it did not disappoint. While I was only able to stay for part of the first day, I could easily tell that it is worth the investment for anyone in sports business, and specifically marketing. My trip was also filled with visits to the offices/headquarters of ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Episode 13: Karlis Kezbers, Director, Business Intelligence & Ticket Strategy, Oklahoma City Thunder
November 2, 2016 • 38 mins
Welcome to Episode 13 of the Front Office Exchange podcast featuring Oklahoma City Thunder Director of Business Intelligence and Ticket Strategy, Karlis Kezbers.
Before I introduce Karlis, I want to let everyone know that I'll be at the Momentum Sports Marketing Symposium next week in New York. I'll be there through the afternoon of the 9th - which is the first day of the conference - so if you're in town for the event, please se...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 26, 2016 • 42 mins
Welcome to Episode 12 of the Front Office Exchange podcast, featuring video content creator and founder of Huddle Productions, Chris Yates.
Chris is a former sports reporter who worked his way up to a top-10 market in Dallas before leaving his on-air career and starting a video production company that specializes in social media campaigns. Chris was a professional storyteller on TV, and he leveraged those skills and a passion for...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 19, 2016 • 48 mins
Welcome to Episode 11 of the Front Office Exchange podcast, featuring Cheri Kempf, Commissioner of the National Pro Fastpitch Softball League and current analyst for ESPN's softball coverage.
Cheri's energy and passion were evident right out of the gate. She has led the NPF since 2007, and we discussed her daily fight to grow media exposure and sponsorship opportunities for her league and players. As a TV sports analyst herself, ...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
October 12, 2016 • 67 mins
Welcome to Episode 10 of the Front Office Exchange podcast, where we are actually featuring two guests - Will Baggett and Jason Wilmoth (L-R in the accompanying thumbnail) - both of whom are with IMG College.
So obviously this podcast is a little different. Normally we feature one guest, but I thought this would make for an interesting dual-episode since both Will and Jason are with the same company. I had never met Will before s...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played
Popular Podcasts
Hey Jonas! The official Jonas Brothers podcast. Hosted by Kevin, Joe, and Nick Jonas. It’s the Jonas Brothers you know... musicians, actors, and well, yes, brothers. Now, they’re sharing another side of themselves in the playful, intimate, and irreverent way only they can. Spend time with the Jonas Brothers here and stay a little bit longer for deep conversations like never before.
If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.
Ding dong! Join your culture consultants, Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang, on an unforgettable journey into the beating heart of CULTURE. Alongside sizzling special guests, they GET INTO the hottest pop-culture moments of the day and the formative cultural experiences that turned them into Culturistas. Produced by the Big Money Players Network and iHeartRadio.
Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com
A weekly podcast where host, Robert Smigel, and a rotating panel, his friends, assist callers seeking help in making something in their real life funnier. Anything. A best man speech, a eulogy, a breakup letter, a cover letter, an apology, a Tinder profile - Robert, with a panel of professional comedy writers and comedians, will punch it up and get results. Want help with your writing assignment? Submit it to: speakpipe.com/humorme