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Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee

Two sports marketing insiders, David Paro and Tim McGhee, bring you a fresh take on the sports business — often irreverent, sometimes cynical, and occasionally serious. From their years leading both agencies and client teams, they break down today’s biggest industry stories and share lessons learned along the way. Joined by top voices from the sports marketing world, DP & McGhee help you see the game behind the game. You’ll laugh, learn, and sometimes just say, “Wait, What?”

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00:58:48

Episode 64 (S2:E15): Legends of the #SportsBiz-Rick...

Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee ·

2023/05/04

Alternate title: Will you still need me, will you still feed me when I’m (episode) 64 DP & McGhee spend the opening segment discussing ratings for the NHL and NBA Playoffs, MLB first month numbers and, yes, Super Bowl ratings. And while they do discuss action on the field of play, that merely goes to show you that the sporting side impacts the commercial operations and vice versa. The Co-Hosts are then joined by Rick Singer, one of the most accomplished and nicest people in the sports

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00:49:58

Episode 63 (S2:E14): Playing Catch (up)

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2023/04/26

DP & McGhee return from a week off and toss around a number of topics during the latest episode. David, knowing positive news for NY Jets fans is sometimes hard to come by kicks of the discussion by talking about the trade that brings Aaron Rodgers to Gang Green. Spoiler alert, both hosts see the Jets as a playoff contender in the 2023 season. That can't bode well for J E T S Jets, Jets, Jets. Going from the American brand of football to the beautiful game, the hosts talk about the success of

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00:50:17

Episode 62 (S2:E13): Shooting the Bull with PBR CEO,...

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2023/04/12

The growth of bull riding as a major sports property has been nothing short of phenomenal. A lot of credit for that goes to Sean Gleason, the CEO of the Professional Bull Riders. From creating not one, but two docuseries around the sport to selling franchises to the Team Series, Sean has been among the most innovative leaders in sports. On this episode, Sean talks about PBR’s founding 30 years ago, its milestone anniversary, and the sport’s future. DP & McGhee open the show by recapping the

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Episode 61 (S2:E12): Reunited (and it feels so good)

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2023/04/06

After global travel and illness kept the dynamic duo apart for several weeks, DP & McGhee return in fine form to discuss the recently completed NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournament, Masters Golf and other sundry and various topics. Endeavor’s purchase of WWE to merge it with UFC gets a bit of the irreverent treatment the podcast promises, while IBM’s use of its Masters sponsorship to showcase some pretty cool AI technology checks the “sometimes serious” box. And throughout the episode,

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Episode 60 (S2:E11): Chip & Chat, A Conversation With...

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2023/03/30

This week’s guest is Julie Tyson, a Senior Vice President with the PGA TOUR with responsibility for Global Partnerships - Global Strategy and Innovation. Julie has held a variety of senior roles within the organization, so she’s well suited to talk about the recent changes and innovations the TOUR has implemented to increase fan engagement, viewership and ultimately participation in the sport. And, as one of the most senior women in the business of golf, she has a vested interest in the steps the

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Episode 59 (S2:E10): Legends of the #SportsBiz-Bill...

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2023/03/24

With David on the PUP list due to a lost voice, Tim flies solo in this episode. McGhee interviews Bill Sutton, a true industry legend. Bill talks about working with David Stern to launch the NBA’s TMBO (Team Marketing/Business Operations) group, his early days in the industry and advice that any person in the sports business can benefit from heeding. Dr. Sutton has created and led some amazing sport management programs at various universities, and has helped place thousands of students in positions

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00:44:48

Episode 58 (S2:E9): Heroes and Villains

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2023/03/15

After taking a week off, DP & McGhee return with a conversation that runs the gamut across a variety of sports, and around the world. March Madness is top of mind for many US sports fans, so the hosts talk about everything from NIL to incoming president Charlie Baker to a big corporate sponsor returning. Of course, they also touch upon gambling and the grandaddy of college basketball betting, the office pool. XFL seems to be a nearly weekly discussion, and this episode is no different as DP

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Episode 57 (S2:E8): Spotlight on Sponsorships-Our...

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2023/03/01

DP & McGhee mine a rich lode when they go back to two favorite subjects, LIV Golf and pickleball. LIV Golf delivered less than stellar ratings on the CW, while pickeball landed a title sponsor with Vlasic pickles coming on board in one of the most obvious brand partnerships in history. After talking about some recent sponsorship news, the hosts welcome Bob Lynch, the founder and CEO of SponsorUnited. SponsorUnited is one of Inc. Magazine’s fastest growing companies, and Bob talks about the

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00:47:21

Episode 56 (S2:E7):Young Entrepreneur Series feat....

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2023/02/21

As part of the ongoing Young Entrepreneur Series, DP & McGhee welcome Brendan Candon, CEO of SidelineSwap, an online platform for buying and selling sports equipment. Brendan takes us through lessons learned, the recent strategic investment by Dick’s Sporting Goods, and advice for would-be entrepreneurs. Before talking to Candon, the co-hosts talk about the highs and (mostly) lows of the NBA All Star festivities, the first weekend of the re-launched XFL, the great atmosphere at the Genesis

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Episode 55 (S2:E6): By The Numbers-MIT Sloan Sports...

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2023/02/15

CEO of the Kraft Analytics Group (KAGR) and co-founder of the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference, Jessica Gelman joins the show to talk about the growth and evolution of analytics in the sports business, on both the sporting and commercial side. Gelman feels that the science of data analytics in sports is still in its very early stages of development and has only begun to scratch the surface of what it can add to the business of sports. Started as a one-day event in 2006 with only a keynote

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Episode 54 (S2:E5): Ram Tough - Fordham AD, Edward Kull

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2023/02/08

DP & McGhee welcome Fordham University’s director of athletics, Edward Kull to the show. Ed talks about the challenges of running a program competing in a mid-major conference, how things like NIL have complicated an already complex job, and how programs like Fordham drive revenue, the lifeblood of college athletics. Given that it’s Super Bowl week, our hosts spent most of the up front portion of the show talking about the...NHL. Of course, they also mentioned Tom Brady’s (2nd) retirement as

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Episode 53 (S2:E4): "Drivers, Start Your Engines" -...

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2023/02/01

We may be less than two weeks away from the Super Bowl, but the NASCAR season starts this weekend in Los Angeles, and F1 revs up in just over a month. So, DP and McGhee were excited to welcome Jonathan Gibson, EVP, Marketing and Business Development for the Penske Corporation to the #sportsbiz chat. Jonathan has had a long and storied career and he shared some of the wisdom he’s gained from working for the legendary Roger Penske.He also talked about some of the great things Penske has in store for

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Episode 52 (S2:E3): Young Entrepreneur Series feat....

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2023/01/25

DP & McGhee launch a new segment, the Young Entrepreneur Series and they couldn’t have asked for a better first guest than Daniel Hennes, co-founder and CEO of Engage. Daniel shares his journey of disrupting an industry that had been inefficient and often wrought with bad actors.Engage allows brands and athletes to connect creating opportunities for companies to utilize talent for appearances and speaking engagements. Daniel’s maturity certainly belies his young age. What would an episode of

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Episode 51 (S2: E2): Academic Roundtable-A Discussion...

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2023/01/18

Wait…What? welcomes three leading educators from three of the most prestigious sport management programs in America. Lisa Delpy Neirotti of George Washington University, David Hedlund of St. John’s, and Will Norton of the Isenberg School at UMass join the podcast to talk about sport management as an academic discipline. The distinguished group talks about the importance of real-world experience to the educational journey, the changes they’ve seen in sport management and their respective paths to

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Episode 50 (S2:E1) We're Baaaack!

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2023/01/11

DP & McGhee kick off Season 2 of the podcast talking about a host of topics. They open with a discussion about the College Football Playoffs and the Georgia Bulldog juggernaut. After the dismantling of TCU, it would seem the expansion of the playoff field can’t come too soon. And keeping with the “kicking” theme, our hosts talk about the ongoing drama at US Soccer involving the US Men's National Team.They finish the soccer chat by paying tribute to Pelé, the GOAT. On a much happier note, David

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Episode 49: That's a Wrap(ping)

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2022/12/21

DP & McGhee head into the holidays with a look backward on an extraordinary first season of Wait…What. DP opens the show by putting a bow on FIFA World Cup, talking about the thrilling finals and the legacy Qatar hoped to create vs. the one it may be left with. McGhee then talks about the NCAA’s announcement that Massachusetts governor, Charlie Baker, has been selected to replace outgoing president, Mark Emmert. After some quick hits, McGhee relates his story about breaking into the sports

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Episode 48: Nothing But Net With ESPN's Debbie Antonelli

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2022/12/14

Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame member and ESPN analyst, Debbie Antonelli, joins the #sportsbiz chat to talk about the current college hoops season, NIL, Title IX, and the importance of putting the time in. And if the NCAA ever calls, Debbie will be ready with her list of things she’d change in college athletics. After a several-week hiatus on the topic, DP & McGhee open this week's episode talking about LIV Golf and the seemingly ill-conceived plan to garner public support for the Saudi

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Episode 47: A Mixed Bag

Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee ·

2022/12/07

DP & McGhee go without a safety net (and without guest) as they take on a variety of topics during this episode of "Wait…What?" The hosts talk at length about the new College Football Playoff format that is scheduled to start in 2024, a few years earlier than originally planned. They discuss the ramifications of a 12-team CFP field and how conferences may alter the way they choose their champion. After some conversation about Coach Prime, Dr. Pepper and the spate of bowl games, David and Tim

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Episode 46: Sponsorship Analytics with Dr. J

Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee ·

2022/11/30

It’s the biggest event in global sports, so it’s no surprise that DP & McGhee covered the stories surrounding the US vs. Iran match in the FIFA World Cup. And because of our recording schedule, we didn’t have the result until we went back into the "studio" to interview our guest and record our closing segment. So, we were able to speak about the US moving on to the knockout stage. Not for the first time, and it almost certainly won’t be the last, the Washington Commanders made their way into the

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Episode 45: While My Qatar Gently Sleeps

Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee ·

2022/11/23

It’s evening in Doha as Aggregate Sports CEO and former Swansea City AFC COO, Chris Pearlman, joins DP & McGhee to provide his perspective on FIFA World Cup from on the ground in Qatar. Chris provides some unique and timely insight as a fan and sportsbiz executive. Before being joined by Chris, David and Tim talk about the happenings both on and off the pitch in Qatar. From the brave Iranian team and captain, to the BBC reporter who is literally wearing her thoughts about human rights on her

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