Behind The Sports Story

Behind The Sports Story

Sports communications professional Dave Beauboeuf takes you behind the scenes with industry leaders who shape sports' biggest stories. Gain an insider's perspective on how the most compelling sports narratives reach audiences. Follow on Twitter @sportsstorypod.

Episodes

Episode 41: Barry Parasram on a Career in Entertainment, Celebrity and Sports PR

August 27, 2024 • 27 mins
Barry Parasram is a seasoned entertainment and sports PR professional. He discusses his career to date and how he looks at some of the most influential trends in the industry. 

Follow Barry on socials @Barry_PR. 
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Episode 40: Mike Vorkunov, The Athletic's National Basketball Business Reporter on NBA/WNBA Deals, Olympic Basketball

August 1, 2024 • 23 mins
National NBA and Basketball Business Reporter Mike Vorkunov talks about the summer's biggest storylines in basketball, including the NBA media deal, the WNBA deal, and the future of Olympic basketball.
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Episode 39: Dan Kaplan, Veteran Sports Business Reporter on the Business of Owning a Professional Team

July 12, 2024 • 28 mins
Long-time sports business reporter Dan Kaplan speaks with Dave about the business of professional team ownership, how ownership models have changed over time, and the impact of ever-rising team valuations on who gets to buy them. 
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Episode 38: Jonathan Johnson, CBS Sports Soccer Correspondent on 2024 Euros, Managing Aging Rosters and Ligue 1 post Mbappe

June 27, 2024 • 22 mins
Jonathan Johnson is Soccer Correspondent for CBS Sports based in France and focused on all things French football. Dave and Jonathan discuss expectations for this summer's European Championship, the evolution of national team rosters and the state of Ligue 1 post Mbappe. 

Follow Jonathan @Jon_LeGossip and his work @CBSSportsGolazo.
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Episode 37: Victoria Hernandez, Founder of Kick the Concrete, Former USA Today Producer on Fashion in Sports

June 24, 2024 • 27 mins
Victoria Hernandez is founder of Kick the Concrete and former USA Today writer focused on music, fashion, culture in sports. Dave and Victoria discuss fashion in the sports world, its increased relevance in this year's WNBA and how athletes use fashion to communicate a personal brand.

Follower Victoria@LadyViii and Kick the Concrete @Kicktheconcrete
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Episode 36: Claire De Lune, Golden State Entertainment Artist and Guardian NBA Reporter on Making Music and Covering the NBA

June 8, 2024 • 28 mins
Claire De Lune is a professional recording artist for Golden State Entertainment under the name Tiny Deaths as well as an NBA Reporter for Guardian. We talk about mixing both those passions as the sports world continues to combine its core product with broader cultural touchpoints, like music!

Follow Claire at @ClaireMPLS, her music at @Tinydeaths and her label at GSENT.com.

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Episode 35: Dan Wolken on the Cult of the College Coach

July 20, 2023 • 17 mins
USA Today Sports Columnist Dan Wolken joins the show to talk about the latest at Northwestern and WVU, the cult of the college coach and how the college landscape is changing for both the athletes and administrations.
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Episode 34: Amanda Christovich on NIL, EA Sports and "Player Advocacy" Groups

June 27, 2023 • 16 mins
Dave speaks with Front Office Sports reporter Amanda Christovich about NIL, the EA Sports lawsuit, the role of "player advocacy" groups in the NIL landscape and more.
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Episode 33: Stefan Bondy on Jokic, the NBA Perception Problem and the Knicks Season

June 20, 2023 • 15 mins
Dave spoke with New York Daily News' Knicks writer Stefan Bondy about Jokic's reaction to winning the NBA championship, the NBA perception problem and his thoughts on the Knicks season.
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Episode 32: Ja Morant's Toy Gun Defense, The Future of Regional Sports Networks

June 8, 2023 • 23 mins
Episode 32: Dave discusses Ja Morant's Toy Gun Defense and Dave Wakeman joins the show to talk about what is going on with regional sports networks, streaming and the future of sports consumption.
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Episode 31: LIV Golf Shows The Money, Again & Shannon Sharpe's Buyout

June 6, 2023 • 14 mins
New snapshot episodes every Tuesday! In this episode, Dave discusses the LIV/PGA merge and Shannon Sharpe's buyout.
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Jeffrey Altstadter, XFL's Vice President of Communications on Messaging a New Sports Brand and Building Fan Loyalty

December 15, 2022 • 26 mins
Jeffrey Altstadter, Vice President of Communications for the newest iteration of the XFL discusses launching a new football league, building fan bases in new markets, and curating and fostering the XFL media landscape.
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Brandon Harris, Founder and CEO of Playmaker on how to create valuable content on social and avoiding the urge to be "brand-safe"

November 11, 2022 • 26 mins
Brandon Harris, Founder and CEO of social/content agency Playmaker, talks about how to create engaging content for brands with different goals, audiences and formats. We talk about what makes content go viral and how to overcome the urge to be "brand-safe".
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Deandra Duggans, Las Vegas Aces VP of Brand Marketing on Moving from NFL to WNBA and Storytelling During a Championship Run

October 19, 2022 • 29 mins
Deandra Duggans, VP of Brand Marketing at the Las Vegas Aces joins the show, talks about moving from the Baltimore Ravens to the LV Aces, developing a brand marketing strategy that authentically and respectfully amplifies individual players as well as the team as a whole, and working with a team on a championship run!
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Travis Murphy, Former NBA Senior Director of International Government Affairs on Sports Immigration, Diplomacy and Jetr Global

October 4, 2022 • 40 mins
Travis Murphy, founder of Jetr Global Partners, on his work as former Senior Director of
International Government Affairs, sports immigration and diplomacy, growing sports abroad, Shaq in Cuba and much more.
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Melinda Travis, CEO and cofounder of Mile 44 on Sports Production, Creative Content for Gen Z & Building Workplaces for Younger Generations

June 7, 2022 • 35 mins
Melinda Travis, CEO and Co-founder of Mile 44, discuss her work in sports PR and authentic sports production, her passion for working with athletes, building a business with and for younger generations, and much more.
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Sarah Flynn, CMO at Thirty Five Ventures on Creating an Investment/Content Brand and How the Athlete Voice is Transforming Sports Media

May 18, 2022 • 28 mins
Sarah Flynn, CMO at Thirty Five Ventures joins the show to talk about working with Kevin Durant and Rich Kleiman to build an investment and content brand, the role of the athlete voice in sports media, investing in Gotham FC and women's sports, candle-making and much more!
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Corey Leff, aka "JohnWallStreet' of Sportico, on Newsletters, the Sports Business Boom and NFTs in Sports

May 5, 2022 • 29 mins
Corey Leff, aka "JohnWallStreet' of Sportico, on Newsletters, the Sports Business Boom and NFTs in Sports
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Daniela Marulanda, ESPN Features Associate Producer on Impactful Storytelling, Spanish Language Sports in the US and MLB Lockdown Thoughts.

April 21, 2022 • 28 mins
ESPN Associate Producer Daniela Marulanda joins the show to talk about her career creating impactful, long-form storytelling in sports, Spanish language sports broadcasting, thoughts on the MLB lockdown and more!
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Rishi Chadha, Twitter Head of Gaming Content Partnerships on the Gaming Industry & Opportunities for Younger Generations

April 7, 2022 • 26 mins
Rishi Chadha, Twitter's Head of Creator and Gaming Content Partnerships joins the show to talk about the future of gaming, where younger generations can find opportunities, gaming business models and much more!
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