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Skin in the Game

Get ready for a front-row seat to the action with Skin in the Game! Hosted by sports marketing guru John Cimperman and seasoned sports business journalist Tim O’Shei, this podcast is your go-to source for the freshest and most fascinating business news in the world of sports. We don’t just stop at the headlines. Skin in the Game explains how these developments ripple through the Buffalo and Toronto sports scenes. From pro leagues to college rivalries and high school sports, we unpack how trends

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The Show Must Go On with Frank Supovitz

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2025/06/21

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim sit down with Frank Supovitz, President and Chief Experience Officer of Fast Traffic Events & Entertainment—and one of the most respected names in sports event production.

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54:09

The Lord Stanley Cup with Phil Pritchard

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2025/06/14

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim sit down with Phil Pritchard, vice president of the Hockey Hall of Fame and the iconic “Keeper of the Cup.”

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53:29

On the Slopes with Dennis Eshbaugh

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2025/06/07

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim welcome Dennis Eshbaugh, President and CEO of Holiday Valley, to discuss the evolution of the ski and winter recreation industry—and how one resort is redefining what it means to be a year-round mountain destination.

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Behind the Blue Jays Fan Experience with Michelle Seniuk

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2025/06/02

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim welcome Michelle Seniuk, Senior Vice President of Fan Experience and Concessions for the Toronto Blue Jays to examine one of Major League Baseball’s most ambitious fan engagement strategies.

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Be In Buffalo: Leveraging Sports Success with Greg...

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2025/05/24

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim sit down with Greg Pokriki from Invest Buffalo Niagara to explore the powerful connection between sports, identity, and economic development in Western New York.

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The Legacy of Ralph C. Wilson Jr. with Brian Higgins

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2025/05/17

This week, John and Tim sit down with Brian Higgins, President of Shea’s Performing Arts Center and former U.S. Congressman, for a wide-ranging conversation rooted in Western New York pride. Higgins unpacks how investments in arts, culture, and sports help build stronger, more connected communities.

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Buffalo Bisons and Triple-A Minor League Baseball...

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2025/05/10

This week on Skin in the Game, John and Tim step up to the plate with Mike Buczkowski, President of Rich Baseball Operations, the organization behind the Buffalo Bisons.

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The Enduring Spirit of Baseball with Will Bardenwerper

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2025/05/03

This week on Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei welcome Will Bardenwerper.

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53:58

The Branding Game with Ed O’Hara

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2025/04/26

This week on Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei sit down with branding legend Ed O’Hara, founder of SME Branding.

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Sustainability, Impact and Responsibility with Green...

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2025/04/19

This week, John and Tim welcome two powerhouse voices in the sports and sustainability space: Diana Dehm, Director of Innovative, Strategic Partnerships for Good, and Scott Jenkins, Co-Founder and Board Chair of the Green Sports Alliance Foundation.

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Hockey’s International Growth and Strategy with...

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2025/04/12

This week, John and Tim welcome Rob Zepp, Senior Director of International Growth and Strategy for the National Hockey League Players’ Association, for an engaging discussion on the NHLPA's global ambitions.

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Youth Sports and Project Play WNY with Aaron Hord

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2025/04/05

This week, John and Tim welcome Aaron Hord, Director of Project Play WNY, for an engaging discussion on the transformative power of youth sports.

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53:54

Accessibility for All with Greater Buffalo Adaptive...

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2025/03/29

John and Tim sit down with the leadership team of Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports and architect Giona Paolercio to discuss the importance of inclusiveness in sports for the disability community and their inspiring vision to build a 100% accessible sports complex in WNY.

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53:57

Tariffs and Trade Wars in Sports & Leisure with John...

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2025/03/22

This week, John and Tim sit down with John Percy, President & CEO of Destination Niagara USA, and Jim Byers, author and former travel editor at the Toronto Star, to explore how tariffs and trade wars shape the sports and leisure economy.

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54:08

Preserving Sports History with Greg Tranter

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2025/03/15

We welcome Greg Tranter, author, historian, and one of the most dedicated curators of sports memorabilia. Greg shares insights into his incredible Buffalo Bills collection, one of the largest in existence, and his passion for preserving the game's rich history.

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Making the Most of Sports Arenas with Peter Luuko

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2025/03/08

John and Tim welcome Peter Luuko, Co-Chairman of the Oak View Arena Alliance, for a deep dive into the game-changing strategies reshaping event booking.

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The Magic Behind Game-Day Entertainment with Jonny Greco

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2025/03/01

We welcome Jonny Greco, Co-founder and “Chief Energy Officer” at Shine Entertainment, for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of game-day entertainment. Jonny talks about crafting unforgettable experiences at sporting events—win or lose.

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Sports Hospitality and Entertainment with Amy Latimer

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2025/02/22

John and Tim are joined by Amy Latimer, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment.

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Growth for the Professional Women’s Hockey League...

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2025/02/15

John and Tim are joined by Amy Scheer, Senior VP of Business Operations for the Professional Women’s Hockey League, to talk about the explosive growth of women’s sports, the challenges of creating the league, and about their Takeover Tour featuring a game scheduled for Buffalo in late February.

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54:04

Name, Image & Likeness with Helen A. “Nellie” Drew

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2025/02/08

We welcome Helen A. “Nellie” Drew, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Sport from the University of Buffalo School of Law. They talk about the pressing issue of name, image, and likeness facing higher education institutions while dissecting the competitive role of universities recruiting these young athletes.

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