Sports Geek

Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing

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Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) from @SportsGeek brings you the best practices from the sports business and sports digital marketing world each week. Interviews with people behind the scenes with teams and leagues in the USA, Australia and Europe. Technology and digital take a strong focus as Sean looks how sports teams can better connect with fans and deliver results for sponsors. If you work in sports or would like to or are simply a marketing professional who loves sports then this podcast is for you.

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Sports Geek

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Business

Podcast website

sportsgeekhq.com

Latest episode

Jul 8, 2026

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Episodes

Social, AR & OTT Kansas City Chiefs style with James Royer 17.12.2017

On this week's episode Sean goes "back to the future" and catches up with James Royer, the very first guest of Sports Geek back in 2013. Now Director of Digital Media & Strategy for Kansas City Chiefs, Sean and James discuss his role along with social, AR and OTT the Chiefs way. Full show notes

Catapult sports changing high performance with technology 10.12.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Bo Westover, Director of Marketing from Catapult Sports. Sean and Bo chat about the Catapult story and how they measure high performance through wearable technology. Full show notes

Powering video across the sports social media world with Aviv Arnon 04.12.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Aviv Arnon, Co Founder and VP Business Development at WSC Sports. Sean and Aviv chat about how WSC automagically produces videos for your fave sports on all digital media platforms with AVGen. Full show notes

AFL, Audiences & Growth with Darren Birch 27.11.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Darren Birch, General Manager of Growth, Digital and Audience at Australian Football League. Sean and Darren discuss his role at the AFL and the importance of new audiences and growth. Full show notes

Sally Phillips connecting kids with WNBL's elite 15.11.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Sally Phillips, Head of the WNBL at Basketball Australia. Sean and Sally chat about hoops, TV and connecting grassroots with elite talent. Full show notes

Peter Beattie on 2018 Gold Coast Commonwealth Games legacy 15.11.2017

On this week's bonus episode Sean catches up with the Chairman of the Commonwealth Games 2018 (#GC2018), Peter Beattie. Peter chats to Sean about his involvement in the Gold Coast Games and the benchmark that Melbourne set in 2006.  Full show notes

Steve Conley on making the career jump from tech to data 12.11.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with returning guest, Steve Conley from the Boston Red Sox. Steve chats to Sean about making a career jump from tech to data. Full show notes

Robots, VR, Innovation with Nancy Bennett 05.11.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Nancy Bennett, Chief Creative Officer of Two Bit Circus. Sean and Nancy chat about VR, robots & blend of art & tech and where it can take us. Full show notes.

Developing athletes off the field with Paul Marsh - CEO Series 29.10.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Paul Marsh, CEO of the AFL Players Association. As part of the Sports Geek CEO series, Sean and Paul chat about the role the Players Association provides in supporting players throughout their football career as well as transitioning to life after football. Full show notes

Andrew Collins on Sports in China - CEO Series 22.10.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Andrew Collins, CEO of Mailman Group as part of the Sports Geek CEO Series. Sean chats with Andrew about how Mailman are helping some of the world's largest sports brands understand the Chinese market. Full show notes

#AskSportsGeek – Digital trends, Linkedin, esports, Facebook & more 15.10.2017

On this week's episode Sean throws the mike out to his followers on Twitter, Linked In, Facebook and the SportsBiz Slack community for the next instalment of  "Ask Sports Geek". Full show notes

Sports, tech and stats with Nick Maywald 08.10.2017

On this week's episode, Sean catches up with Nick Maywald, Group Managing Director at Genius Sports. Sean and Nick chat about the rise of sports & tech especially the rise in demand for stats from leagues & fans alike.  Full show notes

Dave Ray on NRL, Twitter and podcasting 01.10.2017

On this week's episode, Sean catches up with Dave Ray about his career in sports & digital with NRL, Twitter and podcasting. Full show notes

Daniel Ringland from Riot Games on esports growth 24.09.2017

On this week's episode, Sean catches up with Daniel Ringland, Head of Oceanic esports for Riot Games. Sean and Daniel chat about esports, League of Legends and where  # sportsbiz  fits in. Full show notes

Doug O'Donnell setting the table for digital revenue 17.09.2017

On this week's episode, Sean catches up with Doug O'Donnell, Senior Director of Digital Communications at Spurs Sports and Entertainment.  Sean chats with Doug about his agency experience and how they measure digital and the strategy they put in place to develop content that resonates with Spurs sponsors and fans alike. Full show notes

Nick Holland - Football, Law & EJ Whitten - CEO Series 10.09.2017

Nick Holland chats about his football career transition to being a lawyer and now CEO of EJ Whitten Foundation to build blockbusters to build awareness and funds for men's health. Full show notes

The Yinzcam story with Priya Narasimhan 19.08.2017

On this week's episode Sean chats with Priya Narasimhan, CEO & Founder, YinzCam, Inc. Sean and Priya finally coordinate their travel plans to geek out in Melbourne about apps, stadiums and the evolution of fan engagement. Full Show Notes -  https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/priya-narasimhan-yinzcam/

Big content from Arsenal to Adele with ANZ Stadium's Greg Sleigh 19.08.2017

On this week's episode Sean chats with Greg Sleigh, General Manager, Business Development at ANZ Stadium. Sean chats with Greg about his career at ANZ Stadium and how it continues to evolve for events in sports and entertainment. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/greg-sleigh-anz-stadium/

BruCast – Daniel Brusilovsky from Golden State Warriors on growing up in Silicon Valley & innovation 11.08.2017

On this week's episode Sean chats with Daniel Brusilovsky, Digital Initiatives Lead at Golden State Warriors. Sean chats with Daniel about growing up in Silicon Valley and what innovation means in a NBA team. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/daniel-brusilovsky-warriors/

Unikrn – esports, betting & cryptocurrency – a whole new world 05.08.2017

On this week's episode Sean chats with Unikrn CEO, Rahul Sood about esports, rise of gambling on esports & why Unikrn are launching a new cryptocurrency. Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/unikrn-rahul-sood/

Understanding database marketing with Spencer Horner from LA Galaxy 30.07.2017

On this week's episode Sean chats about the evolution of database marketing with Spencer Horner, Senior Manager, Database Marketing from LA Galaxy.  Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/spencer-horner-la-galaxy/

How is a Sports MBA different to a regular MBA? 24.07.2017

On this week's episode Sean visits San Diego State University to chat with Scott Minto about their Sports MBA program and why sports teams need "the best of the best". Sean also shares his recap of last week's SEAT Conference (Part 1). Full shoe notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/sdsu-scott-minto/

Top 5 tips for athletes on social media 16.07.2017

On this week's episode Sean revisits his advice for athletes using social media in 2017 with a platform by platform breakdown on how they should be used. Full show notes -  https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/social-media-tips/

Nigel Smart on entering sports business and esports 13.07.2017

On this week's episode Sean catches up with Nigel Smart, Chief Operating Officer at Adelaide Football Club. Sean chats with Nigel about his football career at Adelaide Crows, his transition into business world and returning to the club and the expansion of the Crows business via AFLW and esports.  More info - http://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/adelaide-crows-nigel-smart/

Sports Geek on 2017 Internet Trends 02.07.2017

On this week's episode Sean reviews the Mary Meeker report from the sports business perspective, full video review is available on  Sports Geek Facebook .  Full show notes - https://sportsgeekhq.com/podcast/2017-internet-trends/

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