Center for Sports Studies Podcast

In this episode, Trine University senior Sport Management student, Ryan Fisher, talks with Sports & Entertainment Travel Event Manager, Ryan Roberts, about his experiences working in ticket sales at the Indianapolis Motor Speedway to running logistics for Sport & Entertainment Travel.

In this episode, Trine University senior Sport Management student, Kyle Sumner, talks with South Bend Cubs Account Executive, Zach Bucher, about his experience as a ticket representative with the Cubs.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, talks with IUPUI professor Dr. Geoffre Sherman about his experience working with the Indiana Pacers in the NBA COVID-19 bubble.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski examines why we study sport, and shares some exciting announcements regarding the CSS.

In this episode, Trine Center for Sports Studies Director, Brandon Podgorski, sits down with mental performance coach Lauren Tait to discuss her book Feed the Athlete and her strategies for life and athletic success.

Dr. Shane Steele - Assistant Professor of Exercise Science at Trine University - sits down with Trine's Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss his career as a physical therapist, and his outlook on the industry.

Nathan Watson – Ticket Sales Executive with the Indianapolis Indians – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss his career in sales in the NFL and Minor League Baseball, how the COVID-19 pandemic affected ticket sales, and offers advice to students wanting to break-in to sports.

Josh Schaub – Commissioner of both the American Association of Independent Professional Baseball and Major Arena Soccer League – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss his background in sports law, the duties of a sports commissioner, and advice for students who would like a career in sports administration.

Amber Myczkowiak – Premium & Membership Development Director with the Detroit Pistons – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss her career in sales with three different NBA franchises and offers advice to students wanting to get their start in professional basketball.

Meghan Madson – Manger of Partnership marketing with Minor League Baseball – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss partnership activation, marketing and promotions in Minor League Baseball, and gives advice to students wanting to break into professional baseball.

Dr. David Hancock – Assistant Professor at Memorial University – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss his research in positive sports officiating and youth sport development.

Dr. Chelsi Day – sport psychologist with the Ohio State University Athletic Department – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss the growing field of sport psychology.

Catherine Benson – Secretary of the Indiana PGA and Dean of the Trine University Ketner School of Business – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss the golf industry.

Asa Johnson – Creative Producer for Vanderbilt University Athletics, the NFL, and the NHL – sits down with Trine’s Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss marketing and digital content creation in the world of sports.

Andy Brown - Communications professor and sports broadcaster - sits down with Trine Center for Sports Studies Director Brandon Podgorski to discuss the world of sports broadcasting.

This is the pilot episode featuring Professor Brandon Podgorski and his introduction of the podcast. Future episodes will feature guests from around the world of sports and in-depth looks into current research concerning sports studies.