The CUSP Show Columbia Sports Management
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On the Columbia University Sports Management Podcast ('The CUSP Show'), faculty members Joe Favorito and Tom Richardson host thought leaders from across the sports industry as they discuss a wide array of topics.
The show is produced by the Columbia University Sports Management program's staff.
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367: James Canty III Talks Chess, His Success and Chess Boxing
Title: Professional Chess Player, Chess Boxer, Entrepreneur and Content Creator
Joe and Mike Schretter welcome James Canty III. Joe speaks about his background and how he was able to market himself as a content creator and a chess player. He also speaks about his viewers and his preparation process. James also speaks about chess boxing and what goes into being successful in this area. He also speaks to the transition from chess to chess boxing and continues to be an inspiration for the next generation. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Mike Schretter’25 (@mikeschrett1), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Felipe Velez’25 managing social media efforts.
Links:
twitch.tv/gmcanty
https://www.youtube.com/@JamesCantyIII
https://www.instagram.com/gmcanty/?hl=en
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366: Erin Matson Talks Her Success, and How to Be an Effective Leader
Joe and Mike Schretter welcome Erin Matson, decorated field hockey star, and current national championship head coach at North Carolina. Erin speaks about her background as a player, her leadership style, and the lessons she learned from Karen Shelton. Erin also speaks to the culture at North Carolina, navigating NIL as a player and a coach and being able to continue the success of winning championships at UNC. Lastly, she speaks about being recruited to North Carolina and the future of her coaching career. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Mike Schretter’25 (@mikeschrett1), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Jessica Potter’25 and Felipe Velez’25 managing social media efforts.
Links:
https://goheels.com/sports/field-hockey/roster/coaches/erin-matson/4138
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365:Lyle Adams Talks Spry and Aiding College Sports
Joe and Tom welcome back Lyle Adams, Founder, Chief Dreamer and CEO of Spry. Lyle talks about the idea behind Spry’s development and the ways he evolved Spry over the last couple of years. He speaks to the state of NIL, the skills of an entrepreneur, and the future of Spry. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Mike Schretter’25 (@mikeschrett1), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Jessica Potter’25 and Felipe Velez’25 managing social media efforts.
Links:
spry.so
lyle@spry.so
https://www.linkedin.com/in/lyleadams/
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364: Claude Molinari Talks Visit Detroit's Impact (Radio Row)
Joe and Scott welcome Claude Molinari, President and CEO of Visit Detroit. He speaks about what Visit Detroit is. Claude speaks about the evolution of the city of Detroit since he has worked there and how he was able to secure the NFL Draft. Claude speaks about Visit’s role in the NFL Draft. Molinari also speaks about the significance of the Lions to Detroit and the rest of the country. Lastly, he talks about the future outlook for Visit Detroit and the sports events he wants to host. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports and Instagram @cu_sps_sportsmanagement. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Mike Schretter’25 (@mikeschrett1), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Jessica Potter’25 and Felipe Velez’25 managing social media efforts.
Links:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/claude-molinari-360b9767/
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363: Rob Carolla Talks Professional Volleyball Federation
Joe and Tom welcome Rob Carolla, VP of Publics Relations of the Professional Volleyball Federation. Rob introduces his whole career path within college sports. Rob talks about the importance of media distribution, specifically with live and streaming broadcasts. He also speaks about the presentation of the league, their value proposition and the structure of the league. Lastly, he speaks about media exposure and offers some career advice. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Mike Schretter’25 (@mikeschrett1), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Jessica Potter’25 and Felipe Velez’25 managing social media efforts.
Links:
https://provolleyball.com/staff-members/rob-carolla
IG: https://www.instagram.com/realprovb/
Twitter: @robcarolla
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362: Jon Klein Speaks about Hang Media
Joe and Tom welcome Jon Klein, co-founder of Hang Media and former President of CNN. Jon introduces his career and the concept of Hang Media, and the impact the company has on Gen Z and Millennials. He speaks about the versatility of Hang when it comes to the content they stream. Jon also speaks about the importance of timing for a startup and the importance of human connection. He speaks about expanding to the international market, and the challenges of running this startup. Lastly, Jon speaks about his work as a consultant with Emmy-Award Winning Show Succession, and his career highlights. The CUSP Show is a production by the faculty of Sports Management at Columbia University. You can get in touch with the program on Twitter @CU_SPS_Sports and Instagram @cu_sps_sportsmanagement. The CUSP Show is hosted by Joe Favorito (@Joefav) and Tom Richardson (@ConvergenceTR). The show is produced by Mike Schretter’25 (@mikeschrett1), LJ Holmgren (@LJ_Holmgren), and Danny Hagenlocher (@DhColumbiaSPS), with Jessica Potter’25 and Felipe Velez’25 managing social media efforts.
Links:
https://letshang.live/
https://www.instagram.com/letshanglive/?hl=en