Jon Cudo

The Party in the Back Podcast on Gameops.com

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If Sports Marketing was a mullet hairdo this podcast covers 'The Party in the Back'. We'll let someone else do the data, analytics, spreadsheets and budgets... We’re talking about the FUN: In-game contests, theme nights, mascots, dancers, social media, atmosphere and giveaways. Join us at the Party in the Back for our monthly discussion with industry leaders on the fun side of Sports Marketing. With host Jon Cudo and a cast of thousands.

Author

Jon Cudo

Category

Sports

Podcast website

www.gameops.com

Latest episode

Jul 1, 2026

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Episodes

July 2022 Party in the Back Podcast 02.07.2022

This month we party with the Grecos, Jonny and Amanda, who shine in the debut joint appearance on the Podcast. We talk crowd-sourcing, promotional stacking, experience and the value of a good scream.

June 2022 Party in the Back Podcast 01.06.2022

Saint Paul Saints VP Sierra Bailey and Rob Wicall join the podcast. Sierra shares the secret to putting the FU into your FUN promotions and how to run a marathon in-game while singing Karaoke (really). Plus Rob Wicall talks about how a bit can become a skit.

May 2022 Party in the Back Podcast 01.05.2022

This month on Party in the Back we party with Cyclones In-Game Host Jay Kruz and one-time co-host of the Gameops.com Podcast Pat Walker from 3 Point Productions.

April 2022 Party in the Back Podcast 06.04.2022

Ben Hill and Cameron Hughes join host Jon Cudo to talk about sparking a crowd, building a database of every teams' promo calendar and what podcast jokes never get old.

March 2022 Party in the Back Podcast 01.03.2022

Sean Culkin, Adam Goldberg and Kristin Thompson talk about Sensory Nights. Sean shares the work Kulture City is doing to create understanding and develop tools like Sensory Bags and Sensory Rooms. Maine Mariners' Adam Goldberg and Roadrunners' Kristin Thompson discuss their in-game accommodations.

February 2022 Party in the Back Podcast 02.02.2022

Serial Podcast Guest Rob Wicall and Touring Act Kevin Shiflett drop into the Party in the Back to talk game presentation, winning promotions and balancing surf boards on your chin.

January 2022 Party in the Back Podcast 02.01.2022

Crowd Igniter Cameron Hughes considers if he can FEEL a promotion and Paintjam's Dan Dunn talks about the origins of his show....and make-up sex.

December 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 01.12.2021

A Roundtable Discussion regarding the Best of 2021 Awards on Gameops.com.  Host Jon Cudo is joined by three industry giants who take the party to the next level. 

November 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 01.11.2021

Wreaths Across America's Sean Sullivan helps us find the right tone for Military Appreciation night and Rob Wicall joins the Party to look discuss Kraken, Tacos and Wicked Big things.

October 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 04.10.2021

Sky Element Drone Pilot Preston Ward and Charlotte Sports Organist Greazy Keyz join the Party in the Back to talk about their entertaining additions to sports.

September 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 01.09.2021

Executives Chris Cameron and Geoff Iacuessa from the Portland Sea Dogs and Peterborough Petes' Burton Lee join the Party in the Back to talk cornfields, whoopie pies and more.

August 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 02.08.2021

Ben Hill and Cameron Hughes join the Party in the Back to talk about ballpark haircuts, Scout Nights, Barbershop Quartets, Ballpark Characters, Mullets and much more.

July 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 01.07.2021

Charlotte Knights Nick Farmer is our guest to talk about a mascot stunt that turned heads and Amanda Greco returns to look at promos from the NFL, MLB and MILB.

June 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 01.06.2021

Sixers CEO and Author Scott O'Neil joins the podcast to talk about his new book Be Where Your Feet Are. Plus Amanda Greco on mascot swaps, kid's art and the collaboration between a Slam Poet and the ATL Dream.

May 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 02.05.2021

Colleen Flynn from Boxxed Up joins the Party to talk about the suite of tools they have developed for mascots and teams. Plus Cameron Hughes on the importance of building traditions and much more.

April 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 05.04.2021

MILB's Ben Hill and Rob Wicall join host Jon Cudo for the Party in the Back Podcast. We discuss MLB realignment, sports promotions, mascots and more. Plus the introduction of new correspondent Harry Hill.

March 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 01.03.2021

Lara Smedley from My Fan Seats shifts from successful event business to pandemic cardboard fan cutouts with warp speed. We talk about the four ways cutouts are reshaping sports, plus creative ways teams are utilizing the cutouts. Plus Simon Sez Steve Max and Amanda Greco.

February 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 01.02.2021

Savannah Bananas owner Jesse Cole joins the Party in the Back podcast. Jesse is the author of "Find Your Yellow Tux" and the engine behind the fun for minor league baseball's wildest show. The Bananas have sold out every game since their first season and now have a waiting list in the thousands. Plus Rob Wicall on Kid's Day promotions and fan cutouts.

January 2021 Party in the Back Podcast 02.01.2021

Host Jon Cudo is joined by Tyler Scheuer star of Tyler's Amazing Balancing Act, Emperor of Fun David Raymond and Game Presentation wiz Amanda Greco. It's a balanced discussion about touring acts, whether mascots should wear masks, Joe Biden's hair and playing Simon Sez via Zoom. In other words, it is a Party you won't want to miss.

December 2020 Party in the Back Podcast 01.12.2020

A Roundtable Discussion regarding the Best of 2020 Awards on Gameops.com.  Host Jon Cudo is joined by three industry giants who take the party to the next level. 

November 2020 Party in the Back Podcast 09.11.2020

Frequent guest, touring act, Canadian National Treasure and professional fan Cameron Hughes talks about his new book KING OF CHEER.

October 2020 Party in the Back Podcast 06.10.2020

Ben Hill from MILB.com talks about the year we missed in sports promotions, the outlook for 2021 and cannibalism. Plus Cameron Hughes.

September 2020 Party in the Back Podcast 09.09.2020

Andrew Isaacson from The Famous Group joins the party. He talks about their new virtual fan solution Thunderdome created for WWE and how the pandemic pushed them to build a better virtual fan solution. Plus Rob Wicall on evolving mascot costumes, bubbles and a look at the best Water Cooler Moments in August.

August 2020 Party in the Back Podcast 03.08.2020

Amanda Greco and Miguel Vargas join the Party to talk about sports in the bubble and beyond. Plus Miguel gives a tremendous tip on how to last in the sports industry.

July 2020 Party in the Back Podcast 05.07.2020

Glenn Street joins the Party to discuss his journey from mascot to costumer, a new product designed to sanitize costumes and an important mascot tip for performers to keep at top of mind. The MiLB scribe Benjamin Hill looks at the season we are missing in Minor League Baseball. Ben notes some top promotions he's missing and picks the Water Cooler Moment of the Month.

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