Rebuilding the Ivory Tower: Perspectives on Sport in Society
Hello! Welcome to the Ivory Tower where we discuss Sport in Society and how it impacts us. With my background in academics, I will be approaching each conversation through a theoretical and research-related viewpoint. We will critically discuss sport within society and discuss thoughts, ideas, and current events through a unique lens. This podcast will also provide useful information for Sport Management students interested in learning the importance of their major in modern society. I hope you enjoy the episodes!
Episodes
[Disclaimer: The opinions in this episode are of my own accord and DO NOT reflect opinions of any respective organization or institution.]
Have you ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes in an athletes' daily schedule? I have been curious about what collegiate and professional athletes are up to when they're not competing. I am grateful to be welcomed alongside Mary Long, a professional in sports within the inclusi...
[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 enjo...
[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 S...
[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...
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...
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 t...
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 "Ivo...
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