On The Record with Rick Horrow
by Horrow Sports
Join Rick Horrow, known as "The Sports Professor," as he delves into the business side of sports in "On The Record." With over 40 years of experience and more than $20 billion in deals orchestrated, Rick brings unparalleled expertise to each episode. Expect in-depth interviews with top industry leaders, timeless insights, and the latest news in sports business. From sponsorship deals to market trends, Rick's expert commentary provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the strategies driving the sports industry. Subscribe now to stay informed and inspired by the stories and secrets behind the business of sports.
Episodes
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#134- Maher Maso on Sports City USA | NAUDL Panel, LIV Golf Collapse & CFP Money
Rick Horrow shares highlights from a NAUDL Urban Debate panel recorded in Dallas, featuring former Frisco Mayor Maher Maso, who explains how a farm town of about 6,000 people in 1992 grew into one of America's fastest growing cities and a true sports hub. Maso, who served as mayor from 2008 to...
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#133- UNLV AD Erick Harper on NIL, the Transfer Portal & the Future of College Sports
UNLV Athletic Director Erick Harper joins On The Record to discuss NIL, the transfer portal, fundraising and the future of college sports. Harper shares how UNLV's Rebel Up campaign gives donors more ways to support student-athletes, why athletic departments must continually recruit their own...
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#132-Lydia Davies on Women's Sports Business & NIL | MLB Labor, NFL's General Atlantic Deal & More
Rick Horrow sits down with Lydia Davies, founder of Osprey Collective, the experiential marketing and talent agency for women in sports and entertainment, recorded at SEICon III in Las Vegas. A former pop singer songwriter and college soccer player, Davies shares how she built Osprey from a...
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#131-Tamika Tremaglio on the NBA CBA & United Athletes Tour | CFP Expansion & LIV Bankruptcy
Rick Horrow sits down with Tamika Tremaglio, the former Executive Director of the National Basketball Players Association, former CEO of Deloitte's Greater Washington practice, and founder of Ledger and League, for a conversation on how she combined law, accounting, and entrepreneurship to reach...
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#130-AI, Data Privacy & the Future of Sports | Michael Munson (Dāginty)
Who owns your personal data in the age of artificial intelligence? And how will AI, cybersecurity, and data privacy reshape the business of sports? In this episode of On The Record with Rick Horrow, The Sports Professor sits down with Michael J. Munson, Founder & CEO of Dāginty, at SEICon III in...
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#129-John Filippelli: From Yankee Stadium Vendor to Sports TV Legend
Sports broadcasting legend John Filippelli joins Rick Horrow on On The Record for a candid look at five decades in sports media. Filippelli shares how he went from a teenage vendor at Yankee Stadium to an NBC Sports producer, how naming the entire 1961 Yankees roster helped land him in the...
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#128- Evenplay's Sameer Gupta on Bringing AI & Money Games to Golf Simulators
Recorded at SEICon III in Las Vegas, Rick Horrow sits down with Sameer Gupta, co-founder of Evenplay, the AI-powered gaming platform bringing compeitions, leagues, and real-money games to golf simulators nationwide. Gupta, a Wharton MBA whose work has been features in the New York Times, LA…
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#127-Angela Ruggiero on Women's Hockey, NIL & Sports Tech
Four-time Olympian, 1998 gold medalist and Hockey Hall of Famer Angela Ruggiero joins Rick Horrwo on On The Record, inside the $2.6 trillion business of sports. Ruggiero traces the path from a California rink to the boardroom: the historic gold in Nagano, the Michigan rink that turned her away…
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#126- Rugby Olympian Alev Kelter on the Women's Sports Boom + the latest in Sports Business
Rick Horrow sits down with Alev Kelter, a pioneer in women's sports, transitioning from Hockey to Rugby and becoming a Bronze Medalist in the sport. They discuss her life story, the business of women's sports, and where the industry is going next. After the interview, The Sports Professor breaks...
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#125-From Summer Intern to NFL Power Broker: Dawn Aponte, New York Giants
Rick Horrow sits down with Dawn Aponte, Senior Vice President of Football Operations and Strategy for the New York Giants and one of the highest rankings women in the NFL. Aponte traces a path that began as a summer accounting intern with the Jets, and brought her to the league office, Cleveland,...
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#124- UFC, TKO, MLB & USA Today Execs on Building the Future of Sports.
Rick Horrow revists a powerhouse panel recorded at SEICon III in Las Vegas, "Building the Futyre of Sports, Entertainment, and Live Exeriences" featuring Lawrence Epstein, COO of the UFC; Peter Dropick, EVP of Event Development at TKO, Ross Bowen, VP of Ball Park Development for the Athletics…
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#123- PBR CEO Sean Gleason : From Coffee Can to Billion Dollar League
This week On The Record, Rick Horrow sits down with Professional Bull Riding CEO Sean Gleason. They discuss the rise of the sport of Bull Riding, breaking into the most iconic venues in the world and building a league that is showing the world the western lifestyle in a highly competitive, fast...
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#122- Amanda Gunville: Founder of CHAMPERA on Women in Football, Sports Business and more!
This week On The Record, Amanda Gunville, Founder and CEO of ChampEra joins the Sports Professor to discuss the impact of football in America, women in sports, and the future of sports business. After the interview, Rick Horrow discusses the latest headlines in the Opening Drive and Five To Watch.
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#121- Chris Thomas on the Future of USA TODAY Sports, AI, World Cup Coverage & Sports Media
Chris Thomas, Executive Editor of Sports for the USA Today Network, joins "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow to discuss the fast-changing world of sports media, including AI, digital growth, and the evolution of journalism in a social-first era. After the interview, Rick Horrow discusses the…
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#120-Rudy Ruettiger on Notre Dame, the Navy, and the Real Story Behind the Movie
Rick Horrow sits down with Notre Dame football legend Rudy Ruettiger, recorded live at SEICON III in Las Vegas, for a candid conversation about the Navy, dyslexia, four rejections from Notre Dame, and the real story behind the iconic 1993 film that bears his name. After the interview, The Sports...
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#119- MLB President Bob DuPuy, as featured on Legends with Rick Horrow
This week On The Record, we feature an episode of Legends with Rick Horrow, which airs nationwide on FanDuel Sports Network and on Broadcast networks regionally. This episode features former MLB President, Bob DuPuy. Rick and Bob Dupuy discuss his career path, the evolution of baseball…
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#118-Dr. Jen Welter, First Female NFL Coach, on Breaking Barriers in Football
Recorded live at SEICon III, The Sports Professor Rick Horrow sits down with Dr. Jen Welter, the first female coach in NFL history. They discuss how she became a trailblazer in the sport, how the game has shaped her career, and how she continues to pave the path for women in sports. After after…
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#117- Jack Nicklaus: 18 Majors, Mentoring Rory, and a Course Built for Kids
Jack Nicklaus is considered by many to be t the greatest Golfer of all time. Nickluas joins Rick Horrow at his home for a First Tee Trustee event, announcing the Ben Horrow Project. The project includes a Jack Nicklaus redesign of a course in Stuart, Florida, along with a thought leadership and...
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#116- MLS Commissioner Don Garber on 20+ Years Building the League; Fox World Cup Rankings.
This week On The Record, we break out a rarely seen interview with MLS Commissioner Don Garber in honor of the World Cup. Garber discusses his 20+ years at the head of MLS, his career in the NFL leading up to that, and what's next for American soccer. After the interview, The Sports Professor...
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#115-Lesa France Kennedy: The Woman Who Took NASCAR National
Rick Horrow goes On the Record with one of the most influential women in the sports industry, Lesa France Kennedy, Executive Vice Chair of NASCAR. Kennedy tells the story of growing up in the family that brought NASCAR to life, and how she navigated her career to bring the sport from it's…
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#114- Rich McKay on 36 Years in the NFL, the Super Bowl, Word Cup, and more!
This week, we have the industry shifting Rich McKay on the show. McKay is the CEO of AMB Sports and Enertainment and former CEO of the Atlanta Falcons, and one of the most consequential executives in tne NFL since he came into the league 36 years ago. Horrow and McKay discuss his upbringing being...
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#112- Tennis Legend Gabe Jaramillo, NBA Finals Records, UFC250, World Cup
This week On The Record, The Sports Professor is joined by one of the most impactful tennis coaches alive, Gabe Jaramillo. They discuss his coaching philosopy, RPS Academies in Port St. Lucie, and what's next for the future of tennis. After the interview, Rick breaks down a busy June, with the…
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#111- OKC Mayor David Holt PLUS NBA/NHL Finals, Bears Stadium Crisis, and MLB's Hard Cap Proposal
OKC Mayor David Holt sat down with Rick Horrow at SEICON II in July 2025 to discuss the Thunder title run, 2028 Olympics coming to his city, the original MAPS plan that shaped modern OKC that Rick had a hand in, and more! After the interview, The Sports Professor breaks down the latest news in...
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#110- NAUDL Sports Debate Panel in Frisco, Texas
This week On The Record, we feature a panel moderated by Rick Horrow at the National Urban Debate League's Debate Championship, focusing on featuring sports in debate. After the panel, Horrow breaks down the latest news in sports business, including a dramatic Indy 500, the NBA Playoffs' stellar...
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#109-Inside TKO & UFC's Business Empire | Lawrence Epstein & Peter Dropick at SEICON II
Recorded live at SEICON II in Las Vegas, Rick Horrow moderates a panel with Lawrence Eptsein, SVP of the UFC, and Peter Dropick, EVP of TKO, discussin the empire the UFC has built and what's next for the sport. After the panel, Rick breaks down the latest in the business of sports with the…
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#108- Former Miami AD Dan Radakovich + NFL Schedule Release, ESPN & Seattle Expansion
This week on On the Record, we revisit our interview with former University of Miami Athletic Director Dan Radakovich. Radakovich discusses his career journey through college athletics, leadership in a rapidly changing realignment, NIL challenges, facility development, and the future of major...
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#107- FSU AD Mike Alford on the future of college athletics, PLUS NBA/NHL Playoffs, MLB Drama, and more!
This week On The Record, Florida State Athletic Director Michael Alford joins The Sports Professor to discuss his career journey, the future of college athletics, career path advice for young professionals in sports and more! After the interview, Horrow breaks down the latest news in sports...
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#106- Ronde Barber's Hall of Fame Journey, NFL Draft shatters records, NBA and NHL Playoffs Roll On!
This week On The Record, we reprise our interview with NFL Hall of Famer Ronde Barber, who discusses his journey to football immortality, and his latest business endeavors, including his roles with the Valspar Championship and James Hardie Classic in Golf. After the interview, Rick Horrow breaks...
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#105- Super Agent David Falk plus NBA Playoffs, WNBA Deals, and more!
Legendary Super Agent David Falk, known for representing Michael Jordan, joins The Sports Professor in a special intetview recorded live at SEICon, the premier gathering for leaders across sports and entertainment. Falk reflects on his iconic career represnting some of the biggest names in…
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#104- Savannah Bananas CEO Jesse Cole on Reinventing Baseball + the latest in sports business!
Jesse Cole joins The Sports Professor to share the incredible story behind the rise of the Savannah Bananas and how his bold approach to fan experience has transformed the way people think about baseball. Cole discusses his entrepreneurial journey, the philosophy behind "Fan First" Entertainment,...
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#103- USGA CEO Mike Whan PLUS the business of the 2026 Masters!
Mike Whan, CEO of the USGA, joins Rick Horrow to discuss the business of golf, growing the LPGA before transitioning into his cuurent role, and where the industry is headed next. After the interview, The Sports Professor breaks down the latest in the business of sports, including an analysis of…
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#102- Coach K on Leadership & March Madness + NBA Expansion, WNBA CBA & NFL Ref Talks
On this episode of On The Record, a special March Madness edition features a reprise interview with legendary coach Mike Krzyzewksi, reflecting on leadership, the evolution of college basketball, and enduring impact of his career. Coach K shares insights from his historic career and perspective…
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#101- Miami Dolphins Owner Stephen Ross + March Madness, MLB & Polymarket, and Sports Business Trends
Miami Dolphins owner Stephen Ross joins The Sports Professor to discuss his upbringing, buying the Dolphins, and shaping South Florida's future as a sports hub. After the interview, Rick Horrow covers the latest in Sports Business, including March Madness, the WBC final, MLB's deal with…
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#100- Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken on the Ducks, Angels & City Growth
Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken joins The Sports Professor to duscuss her path into public service, the evolution of Anaheim as a major sports and entertainment hub, and the city's relationship with it's professional teams, the Anaheim Ducks and Los Angeles Angels. Aitekn shares insight into how...
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#99- Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens on Education, the Falcons & Atlanta's Sports Future
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens joins The Sports Professor to discuss the role of ecucation, leadership, and sports shaping Atlanta's future. Dickens reflects on his personal journey into public service, the importance of investing into education and youth development, and how sports organizations…
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#98- San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones on the Spurs, Education & the Future of the City
On this episode of On The Record with Rick Horrow, San Antonio Mayor Gina Ortiz Jones joins The Sports Professor to duscuss the growth and future of San Antonio, the role the Spurs play in the city's identity and economic development, and why education and infractsure investment are central to...
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#97-San Diego Mayor Todd Gloria on the Economic Power of Sports & What Makes SD Unique
Mayor of San Diego Todd Gloria joins Rick Horrow On The Record this week to discuss the unique attributes of his city, the importance of sports on economic impact, and gives his hot take on the Chargers departure. PLUS The Sports Professor breaks down the latest news in the business of sports in...
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#96- Denver Mayor Mike Johnston on Broncos Stadium Plans & The Power of Sports
Today On The Record, Mayor of Denver, Colorado Mike Johnston joins The Sports Professor to discuss his journey from teaching and coaching into public service, and how sports and debate shape leadership and youth development. The conversation dives into the future of the Denver Broncos stadium...
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#95- Baron Davis: From NBA All Star to Entrepreneur! PLUS the latest in Sports Business.
Former NBA All-Star Baron Davis joins On The Record to discuss the evolution of the league, how his time at UCLA prepared him for life outside of basketball, entrepreneurism, and what's next in his career. PLUS: The Sports Professor breaks down the latest in sports business from Los Angeles…
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#94- American Bowl Executive Director Scott Phillips PLUS Super Bowl Week!
In this episode of On The Record with Rick Horrow, American Bowl Director Scott Phillips takes us through his remarkable journey in football and life, from early roles in the sport to building the American Bowl concept and shaping the evolving role of college all-star games in today's Bowl...
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#92-Gary Player, business of the CFP Championship, and the latest news in Sports Business!
As the PGA Show in Orlando, Florida, is underway, we reprise our interview with the legendary Gary Player. Rick Horrow and "The Black Knight" discuss his upbringing, world travels, career in golf, and life lessons on the way. PLUS: The Sports Professor breaks down the latest news in sports…
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#91- Bowl Season Director Nick Carparelli PLUS latest in the business of sports
On this week's On The Record, Rick Horrow sits down with Nick Carparelli, Director of Bowl Season, reacting to this year's bowl games the evolving postseason landscape, and the headlines everyone is talking about, including Notre Dame snubbing a Bowl Game. After the interview, Rick delivers his...
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#83- Ryan McNeil, Former NFL Star and Founder of SportsID
Rick Horrow speaks with Ryan McNeil at the Georgia Sports Innovation Summit, a collaboration between GSIC and SEICON. McNeil is a former NFL Player and founder of SportsID, a data-driven sports-technology company that offers a digital platform connecting athletes, coaches, parents, and...
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#81- From Pro Rock Climber to Investment Banking: Brandon Hornback on Sport, Strategy & Success
Rick Horrow interviews Brandon Hornback, a former World No. 1 professional rock climber, to discuss his journey from elite athletics to high finance. Hornback shares how he discovered climbing, the sport's evolution and commercial future as a spectator property, and how the discipline of...
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#76-FSU Athletic Director Michael Alford
Rick Horrow sits down with Michael Alford, Director of Athletics and Vice President at Florida State University, for a deep dive into the fast-evolving world of college sports. Alford shares his career journey from professional sports to leading one of the nation's top athletic departments,...
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#74- The Business of Speed: Christian Devaux on Building World Chase tag into a Global Phenomenon
In this episode of On The Record, Rick Horrow sits down with Christian Devaux, co-founder of World Chase Tag, to explore how a simple childhood game evolved into one of the fastest-growing global sports. Devaux shares the story behind building the brand, navigating international media deals, and...
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#70- The Evolution of Clark County as an Economic Hotbed
At SEICon 2025, Rick Horrow sat down with Shani Coleman to discuss the evolution of Clark County as a hotbed for economic development, especially for sports. Shani Coleman is the Director of Community and Economic Development for Clark County Office of Community & Development in Nevada, bringing...
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#69- Dodgers headed to the World Series, Napier fired, and what to look for next in Sports Business
This week On The Record. "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow discusses the biggest news in Sports Business, including the Dodgers' Pennant Run, UF moving on from Napier, and what to look for next in the $1.3 Trillion Dollar Business of Sports!
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#61- 10 Issues in Sports Business to keep an eye on! 9-17-25
This week On The Record, "The Sports Professor" Rick Horrow breaks down the top issues from the past week in the $1.3 Trillion Dollar Business of Sports, including an attendance record in boxing, privately funded Stadium plans, and more!
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#59- Public/Private Partnerships and what's next in Sports Business!
At SEICon 2025, four of the most influential voices in public/private partnerships took the stage for dynamic keynote panel exploring the future of sports, entertainment, and urban development. Steve Hill, President/CEO of the Las Vegas Convention and Visitors Authority, Marc Badain, President of...
About this show
Join Rick Horrow, known as "The Sports Professor," as he delves into the business side of sports in "On The Record." With over 40 years of experience and more than $20 billion in deals orchestrated, Rick brings unparalleled expertise to each episode. Expect in-depth interviews with top industry leaders, timeless insights, and the latest news in sports business. From sponsorship deals to market trends, Rick's expert commentary provides listeners with a comprehensive understanding of the strategies driving the sports industry. Subscribe now to stay informed and inspired by the stories and secrets behind the business of sports.
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