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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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53:59

Buffalo Pride with Marcel Dionne, Steve Tasker, and...

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2025/02/01

As sports critics debate Buffalo’s ability to attract and keep quality talent, Marcel Dionne, Steve Tasker, and Andrew Peters talk about what brought them to the region, and more importantly, why they’ve stayed.

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53:59

Flag Football and the Athletic Journey with Troy Vincent

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2025/01/25

John & Tim welcome the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the NFL, and former Buffalo Bill, Troy Vincent. He shares life lessons learned throughout his athletic journey and the NFL's commitment to Flag Football.

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53:59

Fandom and Filmmaking with Buffalo’s Own, William...

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2025/01/21

John and Tim bring celebrity star power to the program with Buffalo’s own -  actor, writer, and director William Fichtner. They talk about the Buffalo Bills fandom, his commitment to the region, and why he loves making films in Western New York.

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53:59

Both Sides of the Border with Jack Armstrong

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2025/01/11

John and Tim welcome Jack Armstrong, Toronto Raptors Sportscaster, Analyst, and longtime Western New Yorker. They discuss the evolution of the game and get his take on the impact of sports in this region and beyond.

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53:58

2024 Year in Review and 2025 Predictions

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2025/01/04

John & Tim celebrate 2024 and usher in 2025 with a compilation of Skin in the Game's favorite moments from previous episodes and predict the most significant sports business topics in the coming year.

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53:58

The Economic Impact of Sports in Buffalo with Patrick...

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2024/12/28

This week, John and Tim welcome Patrick Kaler, the President and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara.

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53:59

Behind the Scenes –New Highmark Stadium Progress with...

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2024/12/21

Bob Duffy, the former Lieutenant Governor of New York State and current chair of the Erie County Stadium Corporation, shares insight about the 2012 lease deal to keep the Bills in Buffalo and the New Highmark Stadium.

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52:29

The Oxford Pennant and Other Great Holiday Gifts with...

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2024/12/14

John and Tim welcome David Horesh, the co-founder of Buffalo-based Oxford Pennant, to talk about the origins of the company and the role the retail industry plays in the sports business. Plus, Tim and John give their best holiday gift recommendations for the sports fan in your life.

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52:30

NHL’S Player-Focused Marketing Strategy for the Next...

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2024/12/09

John and Tim welcome the Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Branding Officer of the NHL, Brian Jennings. They reminisce about the first Winter Classic held in Buffalo, New York and break down the latest marketing strategy that puts the NHL players front and center.

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52:29

The State of Youth Sports with Dr. Bridget Niland

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2024/12/02

John and Tim welcome Dr. Bridget Niland. They discuss the state of youth sports today, the impact of privatization, and the connection between pro sports and hospitality.

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52:29

Pro Soccer Plans for Buffalo with Peter Marlette

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2024/11/23

John and Tim welcome Buffalo native Peter Marlette, and the group discusses when, where, and why Buffalo is well-positioned for a professional soccer team and a brand-new stadium!

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52:29

The Life of a Sports Investigative Journalist with...

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2024/11/16

This episode welcomes Jason Wolf for conversations about the cost of new stadiums across the country, Arizona losing their NHL team, and Wolf’s investigation into Arizona Christian University Football players.

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49:30

The Stadium Visitor Experience with Matt Kittle

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2024/11/09

John Cimperman and Tim O'Shei gather incredible insight from Matt Kittle, the former SVP of Business Operations at SoFi Stadium in Los Angeles.

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52:25

The Origin Story of the Buffalo Sabres with Seymour...

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2024/11/02

Seymour Knox, IV chats about the early days of the Buffalo Sabres & the commitment of the Knox family to branch out and get professional lacrosse to Buffalo in the form of the beloved Buffalo Bandits!

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49:41

The Truth About Sports Stadium ROI with Andrew Zimblist

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2024/09/20

In episode four of Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O'Shei get a data-driven assessment on the ROI of massive stadium build projects, such as the one for the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, NY, from Andrew Zimblist, an economist, professor emeritus at Smith College, and author of more than two dozen books on the economics of sports.

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41:29

Marketing Trends with Terry Lefton

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2024/09/13

On the third episode of Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O'Shei talk about the incredible rise of tennis pro-Jessica Pegula and gain insight on national sponsor trends in sports from Sports Business Journal's Terry Lefton, whose future marketing predictions include companies in the EV and weight loss drug business.

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38:59

All About Analytics with Mike Lewis

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2024/09/06

Why are Buffalo Bills fans ranked 17 (up from 25) on a recent report, and will they ever get to #1? On episode two of Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O'Shei crunch the numbers with Mike Lewis, host of the Fanalytics Podcast and Professor of Marketing at Emory University.

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41:02

The Origin of Bills Mafia with Del Reid from 26 Shirts

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2024/08/30

On the inaugural episode of Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O'Shei break down sports business headlines and welcome Del Reid, creator of Bills Mafia and founder of 26 shirts.

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