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

December 2015 Podcast 01.12.2015

Scott Carter, Pat Walker, Ben Hill and Cudo talk about the best in game operations from 2015, including winners from 7 categories.

November 2015 Podcast 01.11.2015

Cudo is joined by a PR wizard, a tip-tossing guru, and a motivational freak in this months Gameops.com Podcast.

October 2015 Podcast 10.10.2015

Our lineup of pros and experts talk everything from Ragnar the Viking to the Competitive Lumberjacking Season in this marathon edition of the podcast.

September 2015 Podcast 10.09.2015

A potpourri of experts and vagabonds from around sports join Pat Walker and Jon Cudo for the September 2015 Edition of the Podcast.

August 2015 Podcast 10.08.2015

Cudo bravely flys solo with the Anniversary Edition of the Podcast. Promotions, Shout Outs, Best of Nods and more.

July 2015 Podcast 10.07.2015

Cudo and Walker look at Caucasian Night, Free T-shirts, Sue Bird, Police vs Fire, Sweater Jerseys and Nothing in this months Podcast.

June 2015 Podcast 10.06.2015

Cudo and Walker talk about controversies in St. Louis and Houston, a movie promotion in Miami, Sombreros in Anaheim, and Ice in St. Paul. Shouts to Sue Bird, Santa Claus and much more in the June Podcast.

May 2015 Podcast 10.05.2015

Cudo and Guest Host Ben Hill look at the Anthem controversy in Nashville, notable promotions, Sauce Castillo Night in Sacramento. We also talk to Matt Beigun from the Unsuited Podcast.

April 2015 Podcast 10.04.2015

Walker and Cudo talk Robin Lopez, NCAA venues, Mascot parties, 2 Chainz, tweeting mascots and more.

March 2015 Podcast 10.03.2015

Cudo and Walker discuss the successful Sixers Mascot Launch, promotions and more in this month's epic podcast.

February 2015 Podcast 10.02.2015

Cudo and Walker look at the best promotions and highlights from the last month, including Pete Rose, AHL, NHL, Trike Racing, huge bobbleheads and more.

January 2015 Podcast 01.01.2015

Cudo and Walker look at the best promotions and highlights from the last month and offer and entertaining debate on movie clips and the placement of fan appreciation night.

December 2013 Podcast 01.12.2013

The December Podcast is an Audio Roundtable discussion on the 2013 Best of Gameops.com Awards. Thoughts, insight, and analysis on the winners in seven categories by Cudo, Walker, Hill and Carter.

November 2013 Podcast 01.11.2013

John Franzone from the Tampa Bay Lightning joins Jon Cudo for long-overdue Hockey special. John explains the focus behind the Lighting's excellent game production as well as reviewing promotions from around the country.

October 2013 Podcast 01.10.2013

Benjamin Hill from MiLB.com joins Jon Cudo for a season-ending look at standout minor league baseball promotions.

September 2013 Podcast 01.09.2013

Cudo and Walker debate the recent flap over a fake marriage proposal at a New Britain Rock Cats game, as well as look at Swords, Sharks, and Sail-gaiting in a promotional review.

August 2013 Podcast 01.08.2013

A little soccer, a little Sacramento Kings‎, a little minor league baseball, a little mascot talk, a little wrestling and a little Simon Says equals our August 2013 Podcast with Jon Cudo and Pat Walker.

July 2013 Podcast 01.07.2013

Jon Cudo and Pat Walker review this month in game operations, including promotions from the Portland Timbers, Nashville Sounds, Huntsville Stars and Lehigh Valley Ironpigs. Pat shares insight from a successful event at UW using impactful social media.

June 2013 Podcast – Star Wars Edition 01.06.2013

Jon Cudo hosts this month's podcast with a series of interviews related to the popular Star Wars promotions that are dotting the minor league baseball landscape this summer.

May 2013 Podcast 01.05.2013

Cudo and Walker review this month in game operations, including promotions from the Washington Stealth, NHL Outdoor games, Inland Empire 66ers, and the Blazer Dancers. We play Phone Tag with Vets 4 Vets founder Wisa Opton.

April 2013 Podcast 01.04.2013

The April podcast take a look at opening day promotions, food as promotion, and teams serving as community leaders. Migala smartens us up on Family Four Packs and how one team found a better way.

February 2013 Podcast 01.02.2013

The February Podcast features a look at promotions, planning for unexpected events, along with shout outs and predictions.

January 2013 Podcast 01.01.2013

Our first podcast of 2013 features a look at winning and how it affects game ops, Phone Tag with Cameron Hughes, a Promotional Review, along with shout outs and predictions.

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