Unplugged with Brandon Steiner

Episodes

1. 5

   Bleeding Dodger Blue with Jason Turbow | Unplugged #186

   Brandon Steiner chats with author and freelance sportswriter Jason Turbow, set to release his third book "They Bled Blue" about the 1981 Los Angeles Dodgers. About Jason: Jason Turbow is the author of They Bled Blue (Houghton Mifflin Harcourt, June 2019); Dynastic, Bombastic, Fantastic (Houghton...

   May 22, 2019

   33m
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   What the Sports Industry will look like in 20 years with Rick Horrow | Unplugged #185

   Brandon Steiner is joined by sports marketing pioneer Rick Horrow, author of "The Sport Business Handbook". About Rick: Rick Horrow, JD, is a leading expert in the business of sport and has orchestrated over 100 deals worth more than $20 billion. The CEO of Horrow Sports Ventures (HSV), he has...

   May 21, 2019

   44m
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   How the Yankees went from 'Chumps to Champs' with Bill Pennington | Unplugged #184

   Bill Pennington is a reporter for the New York Times and has been writing about sports for twenty-five years. A former syndicated sports columnist, Pennington is a ten-time finalist and five-time winner of the Associated Press Sports Editors' national writing contest. He lives with his wife…

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   May 8, 2019

   38m
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   The Power of the Velocity Mindset with Ron Karr | Unplugged #183

   Ron Karr is a speaker, marketing consultant and author based in New Jersey. For 36+ years, Karr has excelled at sales and leadership positions, for which he is recognized as the leading "Sales Success Expert" and has appeared as a guest on national TV including FOX , Bloomberg, C-Suite Network…

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   Apr 16, 2019

   27m
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   The Inside Scoop on the New York Yankees with Bob Klapisch | Unplugged #182

   Bob Klapisch has covered baseball for the New York Post, New York Daily News, and Bergen Record as well as ESPN, FOX Sports and USA Today. His work has appeared in Sports Illustrated, Rolling Stone and Men’s Journal. Klapisch has won several Top-5 awards in the prestigious Associated Press Sports...

   Apr 15, 2019

   35m
6. Exploring the Evolution of Pitching in Baseball with Tyler Kepner | Unplugged #181

   Tyler Kepner started covering baseball as a teenager, interviewing players for a homemade magazine that was featured in The New York Times in 1989. He attended Vanderbilt University on the Grantland Rice/Fred Russell sportswriting scholarship, then covered the Angels for the Riverside (Calif.)...

   Apr 9, 2019

   34m
7. From humble beginning to becoming a billionaire and owning the Milwaukee Bucks with Marc Lasry

   Marc Lasry is the Chairman, Chief Executive Officer and a Co-Founder of Avenue Capital Group. Founded in 1995, Avenue is a global investment firm with over $13 billion of assets under management. Avenue maintains its headquarters in New York with offices in London, Luxembourg, Munich and…

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   Mar 27, 2019

   31m
8. Becoming your best with renowned speaker Rob Shallenberger | Unplugged #179

   Rob Shallenberger is recognized globally as a leading authority on planning and execution. He is widely known for sharing his experience as a US fighter pilot to deliver fun, energetic, and highly impactful keynotes and seminars. Based on the National Bestselling book Becoming Your Best: The 12...

   Mar 19, 2019

   37m
9. How to Build a Multi-Million Dollar Business with Warren B. Jobs | Unplugged #178

   Warren B. Jobs, a partner at seal Skin Covers, discusses his journey as an entrepreneur and how to build a multi-million dollar business. About Seal Skin Covers: Seal Skin manufactures covers directly for your marine needs. Our business model is unique because we own the entire supply chain...

   Mar 15, 2019

   30m
10. Creating a Movement in the Social Media Age with Dave Kerpen | Unplugged #177

    Dave is a serial entrepreneur, New York Times best selling author, and global keynote speaker. Dave is the Founder and Chairman of Likeable Local, a social media software company serving thousands of small businesses, as well as the chairman and cofounder of Likeable Media, an award-winning…

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    Mar 12, 2019

    1h 01m
11. What you didn't know about George Washington with Mary Calvi | Unplugged #176

    Dear George, Dear Mary: A Novel of George Washington's First Love A novel about heiress Mary Philipse's relationship with George Washington, based on historical accounts, letters, and personal journals by nine-time New York Emmy Award-winning journalist Mary Calvi. “Love is said to be an...

    Mar 8, 2019

    33m
12. Creating the Ultimate Gameday Experience with Daina Falk, The Hungry Fan | Unplugged #175

    She grew up at sporting events and around professional athletes who were clients of her father, David Falk, a pioneer of the sports agent industry. At a very young age, Daina fell in love with game day and the sports fan experience. So much so, in fact, that she only did one college…

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    Mar 6, 2019

    47m
13. Enhancing the Live Music Experience with Live Nation's President of Venues, Tom See | Unplugged #174

    Tom See is Live Nation's President of Venues (and a former Steiner Sports intern). He chatted with Brandon Steiner about transforming concerts into VIP experiences. "Dynamic executive, highly experienced in sales, marketing, product development and operations. Repeated success in driving...

    Feb 28, 2019

    36m
14. Trying to catch up to an extraordinary entrepreneur, Randy Garn | Unplugged #173

    Randy Garn is the Chief Revenue Officer / Principal at Hero Partners. Randy is a New York Times Best selling author and a passionate entrepreneur. He loves growing companies through proven strategic methods and enjoys the process of understanding a companies core strengths. Randy is a serial...

    Feb 11, 2019

    41m
15. The man who saved my life, Dr. Bruce Bloom | Unplugged #172

    Dr. Bruce Bloom is my health guru. I think he quite literally saved my life with the advise he has given me, and the changes he has helped me make in the way I eat, sleep, workout...everything!

    Feb 11, 2019

    39m
16. What pitching for the Yankees is like with CC Sabathia, Chance Adams & Tommy Kahnle | Unplugged #171

    An intimate conversation hosted by Brandon Steiner with New York Yankees pitchers CC Sabathia, Chance Adams and Tommy Kahnle and Steiner Sports customers at Steiner Sports headquarters in New Rochelle, NY - January 24, 2019.

    Feb 1, 2019

    49m
17. Making the right choices with your money with FUBU Founder J Alexander Martin | Unplugged #170

    The acclaimed J. Alexander Martin has externalized many successful ventures in the fashion industry including the iconic clothing line FUBU –“For Us By Us” – serving as the co-founder and Vice President. Today, his kingdom includes a clothing line, a non-profit and a consulting firm. Through all…

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    Jan 30, 2019

    34m
18. Being an expert salesperson requires a healthy foundation | Unplugged #169

    There are a lot of things that factor into your success in business and they start with your mental, physical and nutritional health. I brought back two my GURUS, Dana Cavalea, former Director of Strength & Conditioning for the 2009 World Series Champion New York Yankees and author of Habits of a...

    Jan 29, 2019

    44m
19. So you think you know baseball? Coach Darren Gurney | Unplugged #168

    Darren Gurney has been coaching baseball at the collegiate and high school level since 1992. Since receiving his first coaching position, Gurney has coached over 20 players who were selected in the MLB Draft or who have gone on to play professional baseball. Gurney was the field manager for the...

    Jan 24, 2019

    27m
20. Achieving the level beyond success with Dan Clark | Unplugged #167

    When you hire Dan Clark as your Keynote Speaker, you get a CEO of an international high performance communication and leadership development company; a New York Times Best Selling Author; a Hall of Fame Professional Speaker; a University Professor; an Extreme Adventurer; a Gold Record Songwriter;...

    Jan 24, 2019

    1h 15m
21. Using the power of thought to create miracles with Mitch Horowitz | Unplugged #166

    A widely known voice of esoteric ideas, Mitch Horowitz is a writer-in-residence at the New York Public Library, lecturer-in-residence at the University of Philosophical Research in Los Angeles, and the PEN Award-winning author of books including Occult America; One Simple Idea: How Positive...

    Jan 23, 2019

    46m
22. Take charge of your health by changing your relationship with food, Jeanette Bronée | Unplugged #165

    Nourishment Expert, Speaker and Author Jeanette Bronée has more than 15 years of experience helping people overcome their daily confusion and struggles with eating while avoiding the restrictive nature of dieting. Her core belief is that when we focus on feeling healthy, vibrant, and nourished,...

    Jan 16, 2019

    27m
23. Be Like Amazon: Even A Lemonade Stand Can Do It with Bryan Eisenberg | Unplugged #164

    A conversation with Bryan Eisenberg, one of the authors of "Be Like Amazon: Even A Lemonade Stand Can Do It." About Be Like Amazon: Even A Lemonade Stand Can Do It: You're on a road trip with an old man and a younger one. Business stories are told. Wisdom is revealed. A new perspective emerges....

    Jan 14, 2019

    39m
24. The key to focusing on your health with Susan Sly and Jeff Cox | Unplugged #163

    Susan Sly and Jeff Cox join the show to discuss mental and physical wellness, and their new business, Radius AI. About Susan Sly: Susan Sly is a best-selling author, speaker, trainer and entrepreneur. She has appeared on CNN, CNBC, Fox, Lifetime Television, The CBN, The Morning Show in Australia...

    Dec 18, 2018

    48m
25. It's natural to feel lonely as an entrepreneur with Michael Dermer | Unplugged #162

    Michael Dermer is an entrepreneur, speaker, lawyer and founder/author of The Lonely Entrepreneur. Michael is considered the founder of not only a company, but an industry – rewarding individuals for healthy behavior. Michael left a promising law career to start IncentOne, the first company to...

    Dec 17, 2018

    38m
26. Baseball chat with Cespedes Family BBQ's Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman | Unplugged #161

    From bratwursts to bobbleheads, mascots to mohawks and walkoffs to walkup music, everything awesome in MLB--that's Cut4 and Jake Mintz and Jordan Shusterman, after creating a blog called Cespedes Familly BBQ in high school, now are a part of a growing youth wave in baseball. About Cespedes Family...

    Dec 15, 2018

    53m
27. The key to sustaining loving relationships with Krista Rizzo | Unplugged #160

    Author Krista Rizzo joins the show to talk about the key to sustaining loving relationships. About #WhyIamAYelling: YOU + THIS BOOK = SUSTAINING LOVING RELATIONSHIPS Since the beginning of time, we humans have been working to have successful relationships in every area of our lives. Krista Rizzo...

    Dec 14, 2018

    32m
28. How did Buster Douglas beat Mike Tyson? A conversation with Jeremy Schaap | Unplugged #159

    One of ESPN’s preeminent journalists, Jeremy Schaap, joins Brandon Steiner to discuss "42 to 1," ESPN's newest 30 for 30 feature co-directed by Schaap, which chronicles Buster Douglas' iconic defeat of Mike Tyson in the boxing ring in February 1990. 42 to 1 will air on ESPN on Sunday, December…

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    Dec 13, 2018

    40m
29. How to build a dynasty in the NFL and win championships with Michael Lombardi | Unplugged #158

    Former NFL general manager and three-time Super Bowl winner Michael Lombardi reveals what makes football organizations tick at the championship level. From personnel to practice to game-day decisions that win titles, Lombardi shares what he learned working with coaching legends Bill Walsh of the...

    Dec 13, 2018

    36m
30. Breaking down women's basketball with Teresa Weatherspoon | Unplugged #157

    2x Olympic gold medalist, NCAA Champion and one of the greatest players in women's basketball history, Teresa Weatherspoon joined Brandon Steiner for a discussion about the state of the WNBA and women's basketball overall.

    Dec 3, 2018

    39m
31. Appreciating the history of Syracuse Basketball with Donald Staffo | Unplugged #156

    About Jim Boeheim and Syracuse Basketball: In the Zone: For more than forty seasons, Jim Boeheim has been one of college basketball’s most successful and compelling figures with the second-most victories of all time behind only Mike Krzyzewski. The Hall of Fame coach has led the Syracuse Orange…

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    Nov 30, 2018

    13m
32. Lamar Odom reflects on life in the NBA

    2x NBA Champion Lamar Odom joins Brandon Steiner to discuss the highlights of his NBA career.

    Nov 30, 2018

    28m
33. Why Dan Klores made a 20-hour documentary about basketball | Unplugged #154

    Dan Klores joins the show with Brandon Steiner to discuss his love for the game of basketball and why he wanted to create, "Basketball: A Love Story," a 10-part, 20-hour documentary released in partnership with ESPN that featured 165 interviews from legends of the game of basketball.

    Nov 21, 2018

    53m
34. What Barry Watkins Learned from a Career of Running PR for The Garden | Unplugged #153

    Longtime Chief Communications Officer for the Madison Square Garden Company, Barry Watkins, joins the show to discuss his career with Brandon Steiner. Watkins, who left his role with MSG in 2017, has started Clairvoyant Media Strategies (www.clairvoyantstrategies.com). About Barry Watkins: Mr....

    Nov 20, 2018

    45m
35. Tom Gola was "Mr. All-Around" in basketball, with David Grzybowski | Unplugged #152

    David Grzybowski joins the show to discuss his new book, Mr. All-Around: The Life of Tom Gola. Tom Gola is a Philadelphia Big Five basketball icon. He led La Salle to the NIT championship in 1952 and the NCAA championship in 1954, and holds the NCAA record for most rebounds in a career. Gola also...

    Nov 20, 2018

    19m
36. Changing the experience of dying with Dr. BJ Miller | Unplugged #151

    Dr. BJ Miller, Jr. is a hospice and palliative care specialist who treats hospitalized patients with terminal or life-altering illness at UCSF Medical Center. He also sees patients in a palliative care clinic, and the Cancer Symptom Management Service, of the UCSF Helen Diller Family…

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    Nov 16, 2018

    33m
37. How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top with Darren Prince | Unplugged #150

    Sports marketing guru and author of "Aiming High: How a Prominent Sports and Celebrity Agent Hit Bottom at the Top" discusses his battle with addiction. Aiming High is the astonishing story of sports and celebrity agent Darren Prince, who battled addiction while representing some of the most…

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    Nov 13, 2018

    25m
38. World Series champion CC Sabathia is returning for another year | Unplugged #149

    New York Yankees World Series Champion pitcher and 2007 AL CY Young Award winner CC Sabathia joins Brandon Steiner to discuss his career in baseball.

    Nov 13, 2018

    33m
39. The bad science behind CTE with Merril Hoge | Unplugged #148

    The outcry surrounding CTE is missing something critical: the science to justify it. When post-concussion syndrome forced star NFL running back Merril Hoge into early retirement in 1994, research on football-related head injuries wasn’t a priority. At the time, football was heavily influenced by…

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    Oct 29, 2018

    45m
40. Winning more sales at the prices you want with Lee Salz | Unplugged #147

    Lee Salz, author of the #1 sales book on Amazon, "Sales Differentiation: 19 Powerful Strategies to Win More Deals at the Prices You Want," joins the show to discuss the state of sales today and how salespeople need to rethink their strategy. Buy now on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2NH2FLV "If we don't...

    Oct 15, 2018

    21m
41. Adam Schefter and The Man He Never Met | Unplugged #146

    ESPN NFL Insider Adam Schefter wrote a book about a subject that has nothing to do with football. Instead, he focused on "The Man I Never Met," a story about Joe Maio, his wife's first husband, who tragically passed away during the September 11th attacks on the World Trade Center in New York…

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    Oct 15, 2018

    18m
42. Writing a book about one of football's most elusive figures with Ian O'Connor | Unplugged #145

    ESPN sports columnist and New York Times Bestselling author Ian O'Connor joins Brandon Steiner to discuss his new book, "Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of All Time." Buy the book on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2A43eMm About Belichick: The Making of the Greatest Football Coach of...

    Oct 10, 2018

    33m
43. Taking the fear our of selling with Phil Jones | Unplugged #144

    A conversation about taking the fear out of selling with bestselling author, sales coach and professional speaker Phil Jones. About Phil Jones: Phil entered the world of business at the tender age of 14. With nothing more than a bucket and sponge, he went from single-handedly washing cars at...

    Oct 9, 2018

    33m
44. Revolutionizing sports sales with Troy Tutt | Unplugged #143

    Brandon Steiner is joined by sales expert Troy Tutt, current VP of Partnerships at InviteManager, to discuss their emerging product and his career.

    Oct 2, 2018

    29m
45. The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL with Jeff Pearlman | Unplugged #142

    New York Times Bestselling author Jeff Pearlman joins Brandon Steiner to discuss his new book, "Football for a Buck: The Crazy Rise and Crazier Demise of the USFL." The book is now available wherever books are sold. Purchase on Amazon: https://amzn.to/2zxeFf1 About Football for a Buck: The Crazy...

    Sep 26, 2018

    23m
46. Behind the emotion of your Major League debut with Justus Sheffield | Unplugged #141

    New York Yankees #1 pitching prospect Justus Sheffield made his Major League debut on September 19, 2018. Brandon Steiner discusses the moment and his journey growing up in baseball during an autograph signing at Steiner Sports headquarters.

    Sep 21, 2018

    14m
47. What does it feel like to pitch for the New York Yankees? Tommy Kahnle knows | Unplugged #140

    New York Yankees pitcher Tommy Kahnle talks about his journey as two-way player in high school to becoming a pitcher in college, getting drafted by the New York Yankees and playing in Major League Baseball.

    Sep 20, 2018

    11m
48. From WNBA Stardom to a Singing Career with Kym Hampton | Unplugged #139

    Former WNBA All-Star with the New York Liberty, the leading scorer and rebounder in Arizona State history, and now singer and actress Kym Hampton joins Brandon Steiner to discuss her multi-faceted career journey.

    Sep 17, 2018

    39m
49. The World's First Sports Stock Market® took 17 years to build with Chris Rabalais | Unplugged #138

    Chris Rabalais is the founder of AllSportsMarket ("ASM"), an experimental exchange where investors can buy and sell sports teams, just like traditional stocks, and earn dividends when their teams win or appreciate in value. He has been working on the project for 17 years and he joined Brandon...

    Sep 17, 2018

    21m
50. Helping athletes discover their most passionate fans with Swish Goswami | Unplugged #137

    Brandon Steiner is joined by serial tech entrepreneur, renowned TEDx speaker, Fortune 500 consultant and LinkedIn Youth Editor Manu (Swish) Goswami for a discussion about his latest venture, Trufan Inc., an app to help brands and public figures discover their most passionate fans on social media.

    Sep 13, 2018

    27m