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When a young Eva Kollisch arrives as a refugee in New York in 1940, she finds a community among socialists who share her values and idealism. She soon discovers ‘the cause’ isn’t as idyllic as it seems. Little does she know this is the beginning of a lifelong commitment to activism and her determination to create radical change in ways that include belonging, love and one's full self. In addition to Eva Kollisch’s memoirs Girl in Movement (2000) and The Ground Under My Feet (2014), LBI’s collections include an oral history interview with Eva conducted in 2014 and the papers of Eva’s mother, poet Margarete Kolllisch, which document Eva’s childhood experience on the Kindertransport. Learn more at www.lbi.org/kollisch . Exile is a production of the Leo Baeck Institute , New York | Berlin and Antica Productions . It’s narrated by Mandy Patinkin. Executive Producers include Katrina Onstad, Stuart Coxe, and Bernie Blum. Senior Producer is Debbie Pacheco. Associate Producers are Hailey Choi and Emily Morantz. Research and translation by Isabella Kempf. Sound design and audio mix by Philip Wilson, with help from Cameron McIver. Theme music by Oliver Wickham. Voice acting by Natalia Bushnik. Special thanks to the Kollisch family for the use of Eva’s two memoirs, “Girl in Movement” and “The Ground Under My Feet”, the Sophia Smith Collection at Smith College and their “Voices of Feminism Oral History Project”, and Soundtrack New York.…

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Are you a SPORTS fan curious about the business behind the scenes? Are you a BUSINESS maven that can’t get enough of sports? This PODCAST is for you! POD ON POINT is a show that focuses on Sports, Business, and the Business of Sports. This show takes a different angle and covers stories on both the US and global stage.

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Former UNC Player and Head Coach Matt Doherty | Covering Leadership, College Hoops and His Book - Rebound, From Pain to Passion. 42:32

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This week’s episode is a special one…focused solely on our interview with Matt Doherty. Matt’s background is an impressive one…McDonalds All-American in high school. Starter on the 1982 NCAA championship team at the University of North Carolina with future NBA greats Michael Jordan and James Worthy. Coached by the legendary coach Dean Smith. After playing, Matt eventually found his way into coaching, first as an assistant at Davidson and Kansas before launching his head coaching career at Notre Dame. After 1 brief but successful year, Matt was “called home” to be the head coach at his alma mater, North Carolina. He led UNC for 3 years, where he was named AP National Coach of the year 2001. After a painful firing at UNC, he moved on to head jobs at FAU and SMU. Since he hung up his whistle as a basketball coach, Matt has entered the world of media and leadership coaching, working with ESPN, several radio shows, and he has also held a leadership role in the Atlantic 10 conference. Last thing, and very timely, Matt has authored a book on leadership, Rebound, from Pain to Passion. Wrapping this week’s episode after an insightful interview with Matt, Mike shares a few thoughts… Have feedback, topic suggestions, or just want to say hello? Email directly at mike@podonpoint.com . Feel like we are on point? Tell a friend and hit subscribe!…

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ESPN’s The Undefeated Senior Writer Jesse Washington | Co-Author of “I Came as a Shadow” with Georgetown legend John Thompson 1:02:02

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Senior Writer for ESPN's The Undefeated , Author Jesse Washington joins the pod this week for an enlightening discussion about his recent experiences and journey as he co-authored his recent book ( I Came as a Shadow ) with the legendary Georgetown coach. Jesse discusses several interesting experiences, perspectives - both his own and Coach Thompson’s tales. We have a great chat with Jesse and briefly cover some recent sports news too...all this and more on this week’s episode of the Pod On Point podcast.…

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Analytics in the NBA | An Interview with the Indiana Pacers’ Director of Analytics, Spencer Anderson 38:16

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Spencer Anderson is the Director of Basketball Analytics at the Indiana Pacers. He has been in the sports analytics industry for a little while, first with STATS and then after finishing law school as an independent NBA analytics consultant and now with the Pacers for just over 7 years. We sit down with Spencer today to talk about his role at the organization, how the NBA and sports, in general, have adopted analytics as a core pillar of their operations and what this means for data-driven decision-making in sports in the future! Closing this week’s episode with their popular C’mon Man segment, Mike tells us that nothing can be taken for granted in African soccer, while Vlad recalls the first time he remembers fainting...…

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Sports Marketing Past, Present, and Future | Pro-Serv Founder Donald Dell 58:14

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The Pod On Point crew welcomes Donald Dell to this week’s episode. Dell’s career in sports has been incredibly impactful as an athlete, lawyer, and businessman (in his tennis playing days, Dell peaked with a Top 5 ranking and captained the winning 1968 Davis Cup team led by Arthur Ashe). Donald is a prominent founder, founding Pro-Serv sports management firm, the Association of Tennis Professionals (ATP), and the Citi Open to name a few. Dell’s Pro-Serv career was notable for the athletes they represented (such as Arthur Ashe, Michael Jordan, and Pete Sampras) and the deals they shaped (including the 2001 FedEx Naming Rights deal with the Washington Football Team “FedEx Field”, which at the time was the largest in NFL history). Donald is currently an active philanthropist and an adjunct professor at the University of Virginia law school. Closing this week’s episode with their popular C’mon Man segment, Vlad tracks down yet another racing pigeon...…

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A Business Review of the NFL’s 2020 Season | A Spotlight on Revenue, Labor (the CBA), and Innovation 43:09

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With the wrap of the NFL 2020 regular season, the crew conducts a high-level business review of America’s top sport with a focus on revenues, operations, and innovation. No surprise, local / in-game revenues took a hit but it seems the media deals will still put most teams in the black for the year. On labor, a ratified 10year deal (and a COVID inspired 2020 addendum) have set the players and owners up for a peaceful decade. And last up, the crew loves to talk about innovation as they sort through the little known 1st and Future business plan competition. Closing this week’s episode with their popular C’mon Man segment, Vlad wonders if the Sixers GM Daryl Morey will rethink his social media strategy……

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The NFL & NBA Striving for Top Line Growth | Innovative New Sports Leagues 47:39

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Opening the show this week, the crew gives a shout out to a number of recent opportunities for women in sports - notably Becky Hammon of the San Antonio Spurs. The team also riffs a bit on college football and basketball players drawing salaries and Mike closes out the opening segment talking about Gymshark’s rapid ascent in the fitness apparel industry. In the top stories this week, Vlad talks about innovation in the form of new leagues with a look at a snowboarding tour (Natural Selection Tour) and a women’s volleyball league (from Athletes Unlimited). In their 2nd top story, Mike and Vlad analyze how the NFL and the NBA will achieve top line growth in 2021 and the years to come. Closing the show with their C'mon man segment, Mike is wondering if Wisconsin’s new trophy will make it back to Madison for their trophy case……

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The Future of Sports | Streaming, Sports Gambling, and NCAA’s Shifting Landscape 45:59

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In the year end show, the crew takes a look back at some impact stories from 2020 that will shape sports and the business of sports in the years to come. Opening with a look at the evolving sports broadcasting landscape, Anand makes some predictions on how new entrants and upcoming deals will shape broadcasting’s future. Next, Vlad and Mike tag-team a story about the arrival of sports gambling and how this has a multi-layered impact on revenues, valuations, and consumer experiences. In their last impact story, Vlad and Mike again double-up on the many financially-centered issues that will shape the NCAA in 2021 and for years to come. Closing the show - and year - with the weekly C’mon man section, Mike wonders how the NFL’s broadcasting partnership with SpongeBob will go...…

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Insane Payouts to Fired Power 5 Football Coaches & MLS Claims $1B In Losses 40:05

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The crew opens this week’s show with a quick run through of some wins and losses from across the sports world. Hard to believe the original Browns left Cleveland 25 years ago...the SEC lands a big payday with ESPN and heavyweight boxing looks to have some huge belt unifying bouts in the coming months. In the top stories, the team talks about the annual insanity surrounding the payouts for Power 5 coaches that are fired for underperformance (or losing). The crew also digs into the recent stories surrounding the MLS announcing they may incur up to $1B in losses due to the pandemic impacted seasons. Closing the show with the weekly C’mon man section, Mike wonders whether Baltimore’s Lamar Jackson pulled a Paul Pierce….…

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Returning Sports Fans Safely to Venues | SafeSeating Solutions’ Founder Scott Nestler 46:15

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We open this week’s show with a quick take on wins and losses. We mark in the win column the Bucks re-signing of Giannis, and the NCAA announcing a bubble for the Women’s college basketball tournament. We mark in the loss column the fact that college basketball has launched their season without a bubble - cancelling games daily - and the unfortunate pandemic-driven collapse of LaLiga’s TV contract. Lastly, we mark Apple Fitness Plus’ launch as a draw with their mixed-up online store launch. Mike welcomes a guest to this week’s show, as SafeSeating Solutions founder Scott Nestler steps into the Pod. SafeSeating is a newly launched software solution that is helping venues maximize their seating capacity while keeping their fans and patrons at a safe distance across the stands. Lastly, Vlad closes the show with the weekly Cmon Man segment as he notes the uncommon agent deal with NBA retiree Anthony Carter.…

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Streaming Wars in Sports and Will CFB Split from the NCAA 37:28

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We open the show with a few quick wins and losses. In this week’s wins column we put Steph Curry’s new Under Armour sub-brand. It’s an interesting move for the company and the athlete. We also look at how and why the NBA just borrowed $900 million from the financial markets, what it means for the league and will it be a challenge to repay it. Finally, we salute Universal Tennis’ new pro league and an interesting platform that ranks players across age, geography, skill, etc. Our loss this week is Tom Brady’s company TB12 getting a $1 million PPP loan. Our main stories focus on how sports is slowly drifting toward streaming platforms, why these platforms are doing it (to sell us more stuff and increase our engagement) and does it help us, the fans, in the final analysis. We also look at the Knight Commission recommendation that the football conferences break away from the NCAA and form their own, more perfect union. The NCAA doesn’t like the idea, but we think the shift is already under way. Wrapping the show with our weekly C’mon man segment, the crew wonders how did breakdancing become an Olympic sport……

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Financial Issues Across the Pro and College Sports Landscape and Talent Agencies Target NCAA Athletes 1:09:05

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The POP crew debuts a new segment this week as they briefly surface some wins and losses from across the sports & business landscape (and of course, 1 story surfaces as a draw). In their top stories segment, the team talks through the wide ranging financial issues that are notably impacting the global sports scene. On the professional front, wage deferrals, media rights, and empty stadiums are hot topics. As they look at the NCAA, Power 5 and basketball schools, far flung conferences, non-revenue sports, and more are covered. Wrapping the show with their weekly C’mon man segment, Mike is perplexed why a $1.2MM legal bill at KU is framed as business as usual……

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NBA Roster Building, International Soccer’s Packed Schedule, and College Basketball is Back! 1:02:34

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In this week’s openers, the crew sorts out an update on Leo Messi and his contract status, comments on a newly formed college basketball parents association, and then briefly talks about the recent Clemson/FSU non-game. In top stories, Anand covers the churn that’s building due to the heavy club soccer schedule, Mike discusses the financial realities of finishing the college basketball season and then Vlad wraps up top stories with a discussion about NBA roster formation. Closing the episode with this week’s C’mon man segment, Vlad wonders what’s up with Barca leadership and their post game media strategies...…

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Training Apps for Gaming | GAMERS ACADEMY Founder & CEO Philipp Walter 53:36

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The Pod On Point crew warms up to start this week’s episode with a couple of quick takes including Wichita State’s shocking settlement, NBA free agency, and the prospects for the 2021 Summer Olympics in Tokyo. Next up, Philip Walter joins the show in a fantastic chat about the gaming industry, his company Gamers Academy, making gamers smarter as they tackle games like EA Sports FIFA21, and his perspectives on the future for the hyper-growth gaming space. Closing the episode with the weekly C’mon man section, Vlad has found yet another lucrative breeding space……

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Sports Viewing Options are Fragmenting, Sports Gambling is HERE, and Golf's Fall Masters 1:10:10

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In this week’s openers, Mike begins with the scoop on Top Golf’s sale to Callaway. Anand weighs in with a look at a first time Fall Master’s and the tour’s new phenom, Bryson DeChambeau. In top stories, Vlad talks about the now omni-present availability of sports gambling across the US and compares notes with Anand on how the landscape may change over the coming years. Anand then details the rapidly changing sports viewership landscape that has both US and global impacts. Closing with their standard C’mon man jab, Mike highlights the Warriors potential opponents if the NBA had relegation……

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Analytics Fuels the Future of Sports | Phoenix Sports' Group CEO Brian Kopp 1:14:14

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Brian Kopp, Partner and Group CEO of Phoenix Sports Partners, joins this week’s show to talk about the inner workings of the sports analytics industry. Brian details which leagues are leading the pack, how teams employ people and data to gain an edge, and provides numerous insider angles to this burgeoning space. Kicking off the opening segment of the show, Vlad takes us through Russell Wilson’s broad performance team that helps keep him in year-round tip-top shape. Mike highlights several components to the recent Utah Jazz billion dollar transaction. Closing out the opening segment, guest host Anand sorts through how Liverpool FC has returned to prominence with analytics playing a driving role in their roster formation. Closing the show with their weekly C’mon man section, Mike thinks Lane Kiffin’s math skills might be better kept under wraps...…

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NCAA Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) Breakdown | Jackson Lewis Principal Gregg Clifton 1:08:37

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Sport Attorney Gregg Clifton joins the show to discuss the legal issues, political landscape, and the impacts to all stakeholders in the rapidly evolving Name, Image, and Likeness space for NCAA athletes. In this week’s Speed Round, MIke opens with the NCAA’s push to retain their murky definition of amateurism by appealing to the Supreme Court to hear their case. Next up, Vlad surfaces a study by 4 Big 10 professors that analyze the rapidly rising sports-related revenues at big time universities while also highlighting where those revenues are then distributed across a university. In this week’s C’mon Man, Mike wonders if U-Dub’s multi-sport alum and NBA-vet Nate Robinson is the Most Interesting Athlete in the World...…

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Leading An NCAA Champion | Georgetown University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Brian Wiese 1:08:56

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Georgetown University Men’s Soccer Head Coach Brian Wiese join’s Mike and Vlad this week to discuss the state of his program, defending their national title in their now spring title-defense season, and Brian’s take on the state of US Soccer. In this week’s Speed Round, Mike opens with details on the cutting-edge naming rights deal signed by Kroenke Sports for the newly named Ball Arena in Denver. Next up, Vlad highlights a number of marketing initiatives by LaLiga with their innovative watch parties in the US and gameday events back in Spain. Closing the Speed Round, Mike covers the rise in scoring in the English Premier League and asks the question if technology is hurting the beautiful game. Closing this week with their C’mon Man, Vlad is curious if Leo Messi needs to spread his wings outside of the family with some new representation...…

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Naming Rights in Sports Venues | Arent Fox's Managing Partner Richard Brand 59:53

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Richard Brand is one of THE pre-eminent players in the sports venues naming rights field as expert counsel leading deals for the last several decades. As the Managing Partner for Arent Fox’s San Francisco office (and head of their Sports group), Rich has led naming rights and sports related deals spanning all major US sports for both professional and collegiate venues. Vlad and Mike have a great chat with Rich and much more on this week’s episode of the Pod On Point Podcast. In this week’s speed round, Mike and Vlad briefly update details on CU Boulder’s deal with gambling shop Pointsbet. Next up, the sports memorabilia marketplace has reawakened this summer as Mike spotlights the funding raise by Rally. Vlad closes the speed round with a callout on the concluding basketball playoffs for both the WNBA and the NBA. Closing out this week’s episode with their C’mon Man section, Vlad wonders aloud if the Miami Heat’s Jimmy Butler has found his post-basketball career calling……

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Does Gen Z Dig Sports, Capitol Hill Tackles Name, Image & Likeness (NIL), and Young Legs go B2B at the Tour de France 47:05

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In Episode 6’s Speed Round, Mike and Vlad talk about the NCAA’s upcoming vote on school’s eligibility for the 2020 Bowl season and the notable move of many US Women’s soccer stars to the English Premier League. In this week’s Top Stories, Mike and Vlad take another look at the ongoing developments with Name, Image, and Likeness including how Congress has officially waded into the waters. Next, Vlad discusses the youth movement in global cycling and wonders what it will take for the US audience to re-engage. Last, Mike surfaces a looming problem on the horizon for the sports industry as Gen Z tracks sports in non-traditional ways. Closing this week’s episode with their C’Mon man section, Vlad wonders why Rafa Nadal needs to know what time it is……

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Connected Fitness Arrives, Launching NCAA Hoops, and Sports Gambling’s Surge 43:28

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In Episode 5’s Speed Round, Mike and Vlad briefly cover out-of-date regulations in sports leagues, the ascension of the Denver Nuggets, and LeBron’s 2nd place MVP finish. In Top Stories, Mike tackles sports gambling’s accelerating prominence across the US sports landscape and wonders the impact on young athletes and fans. Next, Mike takes a look at the newly dubbed connected fitness industry with Vlad spotlighting Apple’s Fitness+ offering. In their last top story, Vlad and Mike dig into how men’s college basketball teams are looking to launch their seasons after Thanksgiving. As the episode closes with this week’s C’mon Man, Mike wonders if Luis Suarez has any bite left after being denied in Italy...…

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Recruiting using Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL), and Human Capital & Risk Management in Sports 53:05

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Leverage in recruiting, protecting and maximizing revenue generating assets, and much more are discussed in the latest episode from Pod On Point’s Vlad and Mike. In this week’s Speed Round, Vlad wonders if the Houston Rockets can recover from the many fractures that have emerged. Next, Mike highlights the evolving coverage of the gaming industry by the business beats. Last, Vlad provides an update on how the University of Washington’s Athletic Department is handling their financial constraints. In Top Stories, Mike opens with a spotlight on how Power 5 NCAA schools are using Name, Image, & Likeness in their recruiting pitches. Vlad closes Top Stories with a detailed look at how various stakeholders in sports are approaching the pandemic. Closing this week’s episode with their C’Mon Man section, Mike ponders the Brady’s as tenants....…

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NCAA Furloughs Staff, Shuffled NFL Draft Industry, and Tennis’ Labor Pains 51:37

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In the Speed Round section of this week’s episode, Vlad opens briefly with a recap of Messi’s decision and A-Rod’s continued fuming on his lost Met’s bid. Next Mike quickly covers several new stories including the Chicago Cubs $100MM partnership with DraftKings and the use of technology at this year’s US Open. In their Top Stories section, Vlad takes a deeper look into the NCAA’s furloughing of their support staff at headquarters(1). Next, Mike digs into how the bifurcated college football season will dramatically alter the cottage industry built up around the NFL draft. In the final story in this week’s episode, Mike sorts through the dynamics of the newly proposed Professional Tennis Players Association including the incentives for top players. Closing the episode with their C’Mon Man Section, Vlad provides his unique spin on leaving a legacy……

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TV Network’s Incentives and College Football, Program Cuts at Stanford, Lionel Messi and Barca, and LPGA’S Snub 54:06

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In the Speed Round section of this week’s episode, Vlad and Mike open briefly with a look at new developments on topics from Episode 1 (J-Rod Mets Bid and Big 10 Football Parents). Next Mike quickly covers a few stories including the bubble at the Tour De France, BitKraft Ventures eSports Fund, and the potential reclassification of Fantasy Sports. Closing the Speed Round on a somber note, Vlad covers the notable passing of three prominent basketball figures (including his old coach, John Thompson). In their Top 5 section, Vlad takes a look at how the TV Networks have mixed incentives for College Football to not be played this fall. Vlad then takes a look back at Stanford’s announcement that they are eliminating 11 varsity sports programs and wonders what are the drivers. Mike takes us through the many layers of the Lionell Messi contract ordeal with Barcelona and then closes the Top 5 section with a look into the issues behind the LPGA’s snub of Sophia Popov. Closing the episode with their C’mon Man section, Mike gives his unique take on the Most Valuable Player to His Team in the NBA.…

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Sports Bubbles, Big 10 Football Parents, U-Dub Athletics Deficit, Ultimate Tennis Showdown, and J-Rod Mets Bid 46:01

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