PODCAST · business
My Other Passion
by Front Office Sports
Presented by Front Office Sports. Conversations with the most influential athletes, celebrities, sports executives about what drives them — beyond the game. These larger-than-life figures are more than their accomplishments on the field, but not enough people know that. On this show, we'll explore lesser-known passions first. Do they love and compete at a high level in a sport they’re not primarily known for? Are they a master chef, deeply into music or film, a sneakerhead, an avid gamer, or something else? These are authentic, in-depth conversations with people who have range in their interests about how side things contribute to (or distract from) the main things. These are the stories and thoughts that we don’t always get to see from the people who run the business of sports.
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Introducing Front Office Sports Today!
We're changing up our podcast game over at Front Office Sports! Tune into listen to an episode of our brand new podcast, Front Office Sports Today.
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Rashad Jennings and Lindsay McCormick Talk Business | Ep. 25
Rashad Jennings and Lindsay McCormick have done it all. You might recognize Jennings from his fancy footwork on the gridiron- or the dance floor. He's an NFL Veteran, a New York Times bestselling author, and a Dancing with the Stars champion. McCormick, on the other hand, has spent her time in...
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How Whoop CEO Will Ahmed Built a Billion-Dollar Business | Ep. 24
After a decade of growth, Whoop — best known for its fitness tracker — is valued at $3.6 billion. We caught up with founder and CEO Will Ahmed to discuss his company’s rise, behind-the-scenes stories with Patrick Mahomes and LeBron James, and what he learned from playing varsity squash at…
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JJ Watt Is Bigger Than Football | Ep. 23
Five-time Pro Bowler. Three-time Defensive Player of the Year. Two-time sacks leader. JJ Watt’s NFL resume is stacked — but that’s just the beginning of who he is as a person. We caught up with the Arizona Cardinals defensive end to talk about the investments he’s most proud of, the NFL’s...
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Celsius CEO John Fieldly’s Mission to Make the No. 1 Energy Drink | Ep. 22
CEO John Fieldly has been at the company for over a decade and seen how every aspect of the business has evolved. We caught up to talk about his plans to take out Red Bull and Monster, why sports and fitness are so important for Celsius’ brand, and that $550 million investment from PepsiCo. For…
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Socios.com CEO Alex Dreyfus on Trying to Reinvent Sports Fandom | Ep. 21
Socios.com is a blockchain and fan engagement platform that has deals with dozens of teams across the NFL, NBA, NHL, and MLS — not to mention European soccer. We spoke to CEO Alex Dreyfus about the future of fan monetization, why Socios.com made a $100 million investment in FC Barcelona…
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Kay Adams Has a Lot to Say About Life, Media, and Football | Ep. 20
You probably know Kay Adams from NFL Network’s “Good Morning Football,” or her new FanDuel TV show “Up & Adams” — but in many ways she’s just getting started. We had a lengthy conversation about the current media landscape, from what she’s learned in all of her years in front of the camera to...
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McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown on Formula 1’s American Takeover | Ep. 19
Zak Brown always loved motorsports. From the time he was a kid in California, his dreams were filled with race cars. Decades later, he’s the boss of one of the most powerful and popular racing teams in the world — McLaren Racing. We sat down with Brown for an in-depth chat about the rise of…
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Why DAZN’s North American CEO Joe Markowski Thinks Streaming Is The Future | Ep. 18
Joe Markowski has a lot on his mind (and his to-do list). He’s leading the charge behind DAZN’s rapid evolution in recent years, and while still focused on bringing premier boxing to the platform, expanding to different sports and growing the overall brand in the United States is just as much of…
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Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth Lives A Wild Life | Ep. 17
Phil Hellmuth has been on top of the poker world for decades now. Not only has he won a record sixteen World Series of Poker bracelets and earned tens of millions in winnings, but the game has also afforded him a very charmed life. From hanging out with Elon Musk and Michael Jordan, to his close...
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How Activision Blizzard GM Johanna Faries Leads the ‘Call of Duty’ Business | Ep. 16
“Call of Duty” is a cultural phenomenon. The series has brought in over $30 billion in total revenue to date with 425 million units sold. After a 12-year run as an executive at the NFL, Johanna Faries joined Activision Blizzard to lead the business behind the game. We spoke about the upcoming...
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Ohio State QB CJ Stroud Is Building His Empire | Ep. 15
We can all learn a lot from CJ Stroud. At just 21 years old, he’s already a star athlete — the favorite to win the Heisman Trophy this season — and he’s also one of the most humble kids you’ll ever meet. We sat down with him to talk about football culture at Ohio State, how much money he’s making...
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How Zwift CEO Eric Min Revolutionized Cycling | Ep. 14
Eric Min has loved cycling since he was a kid, but getting to where he is now was a long journey. The NYC native started his career at JPMorgan, but the prospect of starting his own business was too alluring. After a long stint in London, he’s recently moved to L.A. to take Zwift — the massively...
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Mojo CEO Vinit Bharara on His Best Investments and Building a Sports Stock Market | Ep. 13
Vinit Bharara knows a thing or two about business. Over the past 20 years, he’s sold companies to powerhouses like Amazon and Topps, and he still wants to accomplish more. Right now he’s focused on Mojo — a sports stock market app that lets you make real investments in the future of your favorite...
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CrossFit CEO Don Faul Details the Company’s Next Chapter | Ep. 12
Don Faul’s resume is stacked. Before CrossFit, he was an executive at Google, Meta, and Pinterest. Prior to that, he was a platoon commander in the Marines. Now he’s been tasked with taking one of the world’s most popular fitness regimens to the next level. We spoke to Faul about the first couple...
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How Brian Mariotti Leveraged Sports and Pop Culture to Make Funko a $1 Billion Company | Ep. 11
Licensing is a huge part of Funko’s success. The business is famous for its collaborations with many of the top cultural properties in the world — from Star Wars to Pokemon. Quiet as kept, the company has a huge selection of sports products as well and partnerships with icons from Michael Jordan…
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Steve Pangburn Shares Secrets of the Billion-Dollar Concessions Business | Ep. 10
Sports fans have higher expectations than ever for live events and Pangburn’s job is to deliver on those. Food and beverage logistics are where Sodexo Live! thrives, but the Denver native is open about the complexities that come with pulling off a Super Bowl, Grand Prix, or Olympics. When he’s…
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How Anthony Katz Built Hyperice | Ep. 9
If you’ve watched any amount of sports in recent years, you’ve almost certainly seen athletes using Hyperice products on the sidelines. The brand has partnerships with the NBA, NFL, MLB, UFC, and the PGA Tour — among scores of other teams and leagues. Superstars like Patrick Mahomes and Naomi…
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Jake Paul Has a New Vision for the Business of Sports | Ep. 8
All of a sudden, Jake Paul is one of the most influential people in sports. He's undefeated in fights so far and has quickly become a top-earning attraction in the ring, but his reach extends far beyond that. The 25-year-old just launched a sports betting company with entrepreneur Joey Levy, he…
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Ricky Williams Is Still Searching for Enlightenment After the NFL | Ep. 7
These days, most of his attention is focused on his brand Highsman and during this conversation Williams gets open and honest about the realities of running a business. He’s also deeply interested in astrology and discusses how he’s turned his passion for it into a company and consulting service....
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Why Will Blackmon Got Into the Wine Business After the NFL | Ep. 6
For the former safety — who won a Super Bowl with the New York Giants in 2012 — wine is the next frontier. He’s studied up and gotten his certifications, traveled the world exploring vineyards, and even developed his own concierge service. We spoke to the Rhode Island native about what he learned...
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How Vernon Davis Went from Winning the Super Bowl to Acting in Hollywood | Ep. 5
As a tight end, Davis reached the pinnacle — winning a Super Bowl in 2016 with the Denver Broncos. At the helm of that team was legendary quarterback Peyton Manning, who Davis says taught him lessons he can apply for the rest of his life. Outside of football, the 38-year-old is an avid curling…
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Why Former NFL Quarterback Christian Ponder Thinks Athletes Should Pursue Business | Ep. 4
Back in 2011, the Florida State quarterback was the 12th overall pick in the NFL Draft. He entered the league with the hopes and dreams of Minnesota Vikings fans on his shoulders following the Brett Favre era. That didn’t quite pan out and he spent the next few years bouncing around different…
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How Legendary Executive Peter Moore Reimagined Soccer and Gaming at Liverpool FC, Xbox, and EA Sports | Ep. 3
If you watch soccer, play video games, or love sportswear, you're probably familiar with Peter Moore's work, even if you don't know him by name. The world renowned executive has covered more ground than most business leaders, holding positions as CEO of Liverpool FC, president of EA Sports, as…
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Why Boston Celtic Grant Williams Invested in Vegan Food and Video Games | Ep. 2
The 23-year-old Charlotte native recently became the youngest Vice President of the National Basketball Players Association. Williams also loves video games, an industry where he’s made some of his first investments, including a partnership with Oxygen Esports. We also talked about his investment...
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How Frankie Muniz's Child Star Success Fueled An Auto Racing Career | Ep. 1
What's it like being a famous multimillionaire actor as a teenager? Frankie Muniz knows from his years starring on the massively popular sitcom "Malcolm In The Middle." However, these days, all of his attention is focused on the race track, where he's aggressively pursuing a career in…
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My Other Passion Episode 0: Welcome to My Other Passion
Hi there! I'm your host Ernest Baker, editor-in-chief of Front Office Sports, where we cover everything in the business sports. Our new podcast My Other Passion will feature conversations with the most influential athletes and sports executives about their accomplishments and the things that…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Presented by Front Office Sports.
Conversations with the most influential athletes, celebrities, sports executives about what drives them — beyond the game. These larger-than-life figures are more than their accomplishments on the field, but not enough people know that. On this show, we'll explore lesser-known passions first. Do they love and compete at a high level in a sport they’re not primarily known for? Are they a master chef, deeply into music or film, a sneakerhead, an avid gamer, or something else?
These are authentic, in-depth conversations with people who have range in their interests about how side things contribute to (or distract from) the main things. These are the stories and thoughts that we don’t always get to see from the people who run the business of sports.
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Front Office Sports
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Presented by Front Office Sports. Conversations with the most influential athletes, celebrities, sports executives about what drives them — beyond the game. These larger-than-life figures are more than their accomplishments on the field, but not enough people know that. On this show, we'll explore...
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