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How do you avoid groupthink? How do you avoid various forms of cognitive bias? How do you make sure that each piece of information is valued and considered? In this episode, we hear how teams are tackling these issues. Balloon co-founder and CEO Amanda Greenberg, Houston Astros Assistant GM Andrew Ball, and Phoenix Suns Assistant GM Ryan Resch join SBJ's Joe Lemire to break this all down.

Cox Pavilion in Las Vegas on Friday night will play host to the return of SlamBall, and league co-founder Mike Tollin credits an organic groundswell among fans as a key impetus in bringing the sport back to life in the U.S. Tollin, who also serves as Mandalay Sports Media co-chair, spoke with SBJ’s Austin Karp about the relationship with broadcast partner ESPN, how the funding efforts exceeded expectations, as well as the potential roles both sports wagering and social media could play.

SBJ Research Director David Broughton joins Bill King to break down political campaign spending around sports broadcasts.

Religion Of Sports CEO Ameeth Sankaran joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to break down the outfit’s content strategy and to discuss its projects past, present and future.

Athletes Unlimited co-Founder & CEO Jon Patricof joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss the outfit’s inaugural softball season, its upcoming women’s volleyball and lacrosse leagues, plus the impacts and implications of its new league model.

The SpringHill Co.’s Andrew Hawkins joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his new role as host of the Uninterrupted’s “Kneading Dough” series, and to break down how the series is fulfilling the vision of SpringHill co-Founders LeBron James and Maverick Carter.

T-Mobile VP, Marketing Business Development & Partnerships Mike Belcher joins Terry Lefton to discuss the mobile carrier’s activation around the World Series, how they have adjusted during the pandemic and how they are advancing as the company after their recent merger with Sprint.

NHL Chief Business Officer Keith Wachtel joins Bill King to discuss the league’s participation in the American Gaming Association’s responsible gaming campaign.

Fox Sports Florida Senior VP & GM Steve Tello joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss his RSN’s coverage of the Lightning and Rays, as well as to break down other matters impacting RSNs amid the pandemic.

ESPN VP/Production Seth Markman joins SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss producing “College GameDay” amid this global pandemic.

Slate co-Founder & CEO Michael Horton and co-Founder & COO Eric Stark join SBJ’s Andrew Levin to discuss social media dynamics across sports business, including recent investments from TitletownTech and WISE Ventures in the mobile-first content-creation platform.

Yahoo Sports GM Geoff Reiss joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to break down the business of fantasy sports -- its past, present and future.

Two college football insiders, Teall Capital’s Ben Sutton and Bruin Capital’s George Pyne, discuss the College Football Playoff expansion, driving more value from the championship game and the future of bowl games in this game day edition of the SBJ Unpacks podcast.

Ben Fischer joins Bill King to discuss how the NFL is navigating COVID-19 outbreaks and adjusting schedules.

In a conversation focused on the proliferation of computer vision and AI in sports, Synergy Sports CEO Mark Silver joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the new company created via the recent merger of Atrium Sports, Synergy Sports Technology and Keemotion.

MLB Rangers Exec VP/Business Operations Rob Matwick and Senior VP/Ticket Sales & Service Paige Farragut join Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down myriad health-and-safety and ticketing dynamics related to fans attending the NLCS and World Series at Globe Life Field.

Eric Prisbell joins Bill King to talk Major League Baseball as they head towards the league championship series and fans possibly in the stands.

Sixers Innovation Lab Managing Dir Seth Berger joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment-backed business incubator, as well as other dynamics related to venture capitalism.

Cogent Marketing founder & CEO and Mark Zablow joins Terry Lefton to talk about how the marketing agency industry is adjusting during the pandemic.

Upper Deck President Jason Masherah joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the company’s exclusive deal with expected No. 1 overall NHL Draft pick Alexis Lafreniere, and to break down the pandemic’s impact on the trading card and memorabilia marketplace.

Facebook Dir of Sports Media & League Partnerships Rob Shaw joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss Oculus from Facebook’s new role as the official virtual-reality headset sponsor of the NBA, and to break down some of the massive implications of VR in a pandemic and post-pandemic world.

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2-time Super Bowl champion Chris Long chats with SBJ’s Ben Fischer about life after football. We hear about his transition from chasing quarterbacks to pursuing media opportunities including a new podcast and much more.

Happy Int'l Podcast Day! On today’s episode, Honeywell Senior Sales Manager Tom Sumner joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the company is supporting the NFL Panthers as the team readies to host fans this Sunday at Bank of America Stadium, including deploying an air-quality monitoring dashboard at the facility, and offering PPE packs. *Interview recorded 9/30/20 at 11:30am ET.

PBR Commissioner Sean Gleason joined SBJ’s Bill King prior to the circuit’s announcement that it is moving its World Finals from Las Vegas to AT&T Stadium in Arlington, Texas. Among the topics Gleason discussed include how PBR returned to action, handling positive COVID-19 tests and holding indoor events.

LiveLike co-Founder & CEO Miheer Walavalkar joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to break down innovations and impacts related to co-viewing and social sports watching amid this global pandemic.

Adam Stern joins Bill King to talk Michael Jordan’s foray into motorsports and much more.

Austin FC President Andy Loughnane joins Sports Business Daily's Andrew Levin to provide insights on the expansion club as it readies itself -- amid this global pandemic -- for MLS play in 2021.

Dan Mannix joins Terry Lefton to discuss how CSM has navigated the pandemic, his decision to step down from his full-time role as the agency's CEO and more.

Pro Football HOF President David Baker discusses the dedication of Centennial Village as part of the NFL celebrating its 100th birthday as well as how the HOF navigated COVID-19 pandemic.

USGA Chief Brand Officer Craig Annis joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down this week's U.S. Open, as well as to discuss future implications related to the governing body’s plans for a second headquarters in Pinehurst, N.C.

Ben Fischer joins Bill King to discuss NFL Week 1 with no fans, but plenty of action.

Zach Maurides infamously started his business called Teamworks in a Duke University classroom when he was a student. Now, the Chicago native’s organizational and communications platform is used by more than 1,000 college teams and the recent acquisitions of INFLCR and Notemeal have broadened the company into new areas of growth. In this edition of the SBJ Unpacks podcast, Michael Smith talks to Maurides about what has driven him as an entrepreneur and founder, the future of name, image and likeness and what convinced him to commit to Duke as a football recruit on his first college visit.

cbdMD Chief Markting Officer Ken Cohn joins Terry Lefton to discuss how the pandemic and subsequent quarantine is impacting the CBD industry.

Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down shifting power dynamics across college sports, as well as to discuss his involvement with the proposed College Athletes Bill of Rights.

New Washington Football Team President Jason Wright joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the organization’s future under his tutelage.

O’Melveny Sports Industry Group co-Chairs Chuck Baker and Irwin Raij join Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss the recent rise in pro soccer ownership deals in the U.S. and abroad.

Golf Datatech partner John Krzynowek joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to discuss how the golf retail industry is navigating the coronavirus pandemic.

Karn Dhingra joins Bill King to discuss the future of the last-minute ticket sales market during and after the pandemic as well as other developments around two unsettled aspects of the sports industry, ticketing and facilities.

Award-winning documentary producer Ross Greenburg joins Bill King to discuss the all-access pass into the NHL’s life in the bubble that his group is producing through the popular Quest for the Stanley Cup show debuting this week.

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AXS Chief Product Officer Michael Rojas and YellowHeart founder and CEO Josh Katz joined SBJ’s Bret McCormick to discuss blockchain’s potential impact on the ticketing and sports industries. The free-flowing conversation occurred at the AXS Sports Facilities & Franchises and Ticketing symposium in Las Vegas in late September.

CFL Commissioner Randy Ambrosie joins Sports Business Daily’s Andrew Levin to break down the league’s decision to cancel its 2020 season. *Interview recorded 8/26/20.

Deron Nardo, President of 4Topps Premium Seating President, joins Karn Dhingra to discuss his company’s efforts to have a safer return to venues for fans and sports organizations.

NHL Executive Vice President and Chief Content Officer Steve Mayer joins Bill King to talk about planning for the league’s bubble and how they have managed to keep things safe while also broadcasting a product viewers have enjoyed.