The Party in the Back Podcast on Gameops.com

Assistant AD at Penn State University Chris Grosse returns to talk about sports during and after the pandemic. He shares the success behind Penn States epic Virtual Tailgate and more. Lots of great insights from Chris. Then Anne Wright spent years helping NBA teams refine their game presentations helps us decide on the best Water Cooler moments from May.

Condors President Matthew Riley and Pat Walker join the Party in the back to talk about promotional nights and social media during the lockdown.

Social Media thought-leader Tariq Ahmad thinks out loud with host Jon Cudo on successful social media during the lockdown. Plus Cameron Hughes joins to talk about cheering alone, connecting while distant and he votes in the unique March winner for the 2020 Water Cooler Bracket.

Mike Abramson talks about teaching fans baseball, Game of Throne-themed hamburger, effective social media and a lingering passion for the Whalers. We have an excerpt from our interview with Author Josh Pahigan and we close with Amanda Greco on the 2020 Water Cooler Bracket.

Rob Wicall joins host Jon Cudo to talk about in-game tributes, making your fans wait and the best Water Cooler Moments of January.

The Party in the Back Podcast with host Jon Cudo. Cudo is joined by David Raymond and Cameron Hughes.

Amanda Greco joins Jon Cudo for a look at some of the best in 2019 as we move into the final weeks to nominate for the Best of 2019 Awards. Plus thoughts on 'Best Practices', authenticity, Baby Sharks and much more.

MILB Scribe and Promotion Guru Benjamin Hill and Fort Wayne TinCaps VP Michael Limmer join host Jon Cudo to talk about baseball promotional fun.

Cameron Hughes and Kenn Solomon join the Party. Cameron gives a performer's perspective on a Joe DiMaggio quote in the news and Kenn shares insight into his Podcast called "Between the Fur".

Vegas Golden Knights VP of Entertainment Production Jonny Greco joins the pod to talk Storytelling and the Four E’s of Event Entertainment.

David Stogdill and Ava Buric join the Party in the Back Podcast to talk about their creative work. David is creating mascot character books for school shows and CR programs. Ava is becoming the top artist in the world of mascot.

June 2019 Party in the Back Podcast. We launch the rebranded podcast with Rob Wicall, Chris Grosse and Martie Cordaro.

May 2019 Podcast with Jon Cudo and Rob Wicall. The duo discusses the recent article called Mascot Mechanics, plus the originality of the Riverdog's promo schedule and breaking news on about the podcast.

Ben Hill, Dr Jim Tennison and Christian Stoinev join us to talk movie anniversary promotions, Copa logos, Mascot Lawsuits and whether or not to wear a shirt to work on the April Podcast.

Amanda Greco joins host Jon Cudo discussing the future of dance teams and related topics. Canadian National Treasure Cameron Hughes talks Krazy George and his recent appearance at Syracuse.

Daytona Tortuga's Ryan Keur and Buffalo Bisons' Pat Malacaro discuss their promotional calendars. Plus Canadian National Treasure Cameron Hughes looks back at his 25 years of crowd inspiration and questionable dance moves.

We go back stage with the Milwaukee Bucks and talk to Johnny Watson, Melanie Ricks and Ryan Kiser about their show.

Ben Hill, Rob Wicall and Amanda Greco join host Jon Cudo to review the 2018 Best of Gameops.com Awards.

Ben Hill joins the podcast to talk about the best promotions in 2018 in Minor League baseball and Cameron Hughes talk about the humble beginnings of his touring act.

Edmonton Oil Kings Daniel Troiani and Kevin Radomski to discuss their promo calendar and their signature promotions the Teddy Bear Toss.

Charlotte Checkers VP Paul Branecky talk about their 2018-19 promo calendar. Rob Wicall joins to look at the cost of upsetting Millennials and the value in mascot playoff beards.

Cameron Hughes, Ben Hill and David Stogdill join the podcast. We look at contests and contestants, along with preparing them and prizing them for maximum effect. Stogdill talks about his new book on his mascot career.

Rob Wicall, Stephen Bowles and Christopher Ruvo join the July 2018 podcast to talk about innovative dance team staging, show scripting software and a Bobblehead Case in the Ohio Supreme Court.

Matt Coy shares how to engage fans on your videoboard, David Raymond talks about the current state of mascoting, Marc Taylor and Cudo reflect on the life of former NBA mascot Sadiki Fuller plus Cameron Hughes.

Rocket Sports Dominco Ciarallo and Pat Walker join the pod to talk about how to keep your mascot costume fresh, who the smelliest mascot is and using your local entertainment to brand your entertainment.