#7: Elias Desport & The Potential of Empowering Athlete-led Storytelling

(In Swedish) In this episode of The Sports Content Gameplan, Elias Desport, professional basketball player and host of the podcast Between the Lines, discusses his journey into podcasting during the COVID-19 pandemic as a way to provide a platform for athletes to tell their stories. Elias delves into his favorite social media content, the inspiration behind his podcast, the importance of athletes controlling their narrative, and his thoughts on the current media landscape in sports. He highlights the value of authentic, raw storytelling and shares insights from some of his memorable podcast episodes. Additionally, Elias offers advice for new podcasters on creating a comfortable interview environment and reflects on the impact his podcasting experience has had on his perspective as an athlete.00:00 Introduction and Guest Background00:25 Social Media Preferences and Inspirations03:12 Podcasting Journey and Challenges06:29 Creating a Player-Led Platform10:57 Insights from Podcasting14:21 The Future of Sports Content23:44 Favorite Podcast Episodes and Guests28:16 Tips for Aspiring Podcasters40:13 Reflections and Final Thoughts