My Other Passion https://frontofficesports.com/podcasts en All rights reserved. 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. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/eb7120f4-fd6a-11ec-9dec-67e7d29c29cc/image/MOPBranding.png?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress My Other Passion https://frontofficesports.com/podcasts no episodic Find out what your favorite athletes and executives love just as much as the game. 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. 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.

]]> Front Office Sports ernest@fos.company 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. Wed, 22 Feb 2023 19:24:56 -0000 full Front Office Sports 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. 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.

]]> 867 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 front of the camera covering every aspect of the NFL, from the draft to the Super Bowl. Now, they work together at Sports Illustrated hosting their own sports business podcast- The Bag. We had a long conversation about how pro athletes should go about negotiating contracts, insights into the life of a sports broadcaster, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports' original podcast My Other passion, presented by NetSuite. Thu, 05 Jan 2023 23:54:00 -0000 full 1 25 Front Office Sports 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 front of the camera covering every aspect of the NFL, from the draft to the Super Bowl. Now, they work together at Sports Illustrated hosting their own sports business podcast- The Bag. We had a long conversation about how pro athletes should go about negotiating contracts, insights into the life of a sports broadcaster, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports' original podcast My Other passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 front of the camera covering every aspect of the NFL, from the draft to the Super Bowl. Now, they work together at Sports Illustrated hosting their own sports business podcast- The Bag. We had a long conversation about how pro athletes should go about negotiating contracts, insights into the life of a sports broadcaster, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports' original podcast My Other passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 4672 How Whoop CEO Will Ahmed Built a Billion-Dollar Business | Ep. 24 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 Harvard. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Thu, 22 Dec 2022 10:31:57 -0000 How Whoop CEO Will Ahmed Built a Billion-Dollar Business full 1 24 Front Office Sports The entrepreneur shares insights on leadership and the future of wearable tech. 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 Harvard. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 Harvard. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 4732 no JJ Watt Is Bigger Than Football | Ep. 23 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 popularity overseas, family, fame, giving back, and why he could see himself owning part of a soccer team one day. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Thu, 15 Dec 2022 04:50:26 -0000 JJ Watt Is Bigger Than Football full 1 23 Front Office Sports The NFL star opens up about his future in business and philanthropy. 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 popularity overseas, family, fame, giving back, and why he could see himself owning part of a soccer team one day. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 popularity overseas, family, fame, giving back, and why he could see himself owning part of a soccer team one day. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 2678 no Celsius CEO John Fieldly’s Mission to Make the No. 1 Energy Drink | Ep. 22 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 07 Dec 2022 17:57:09 -0000 Celsius CEO John Fieldly’s Mission to Make the No. 1 Energy Drink full 1 22 Front Office Sports Look around your gym or local convenience store — Celsius energy drinks are everywhere, but their remarkable increase in market share didn’t happen overnight. 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 the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 3012 no Socios.com CEO Alex Dreyfus on Trying to Reinvent Sports Fandom | Ep. 21 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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, challenges of the severe downturn in the crypto market, his French roots, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 30 Nov 2022 17:45:56 -0000 Socios.com CEO Alex Dreyfus on Trying to Reinvent Sports Fandom full 1 21 Front Office Sports Can the fan token app weather the crypto storm? 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, challenges of the severe downturn in the crypto market, his French roots, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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, challenges of the severe downturn in the crypto market, his French roots, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 3414 no Kay Adams Has a Lot to Say About Life, Media, and Football | Ep. 20 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 Amazon’s NFL coverage and Pat McAfee’s cult following. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 23 Nov 2022 20:15:11 -0000 Kay Adams Has a Lot to Say About Life, Media, and Football full 1 20 Front Office Sports The beloved TV host opens up about the beauty and madness of her career. 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 Amazon’s NFL coverage and Pat McAfee’s cult following. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 Amazon’s NFL coverage and Pat McAfee’s cult following. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 4488 no McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown on Formula 1’s American Takeover | Ep. 19 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 Formula 1 in the United States, tension with other teams, and what values are most important to him as a leader. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 16 Nov 2022 15:37:15 -0000 McLaren Racing CEO Zak Brown on Formula 1’s American Takeover full 1 19 Front Office Sports How a top executive in the F1 world keeps his team on track. 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 Formula 1 in the United States, tension with other teams, and what values are most important to him as a leader. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 Formula 1 in the United States, tension with other teams, and what values are most important to him as a leader. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 2727 no Why DAZN’s North American CEO Joe Markowski Thinks Streaming Is The Future | Ep. 18 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 a priority. We spoke at length about where boxing is headed, the power of women’s sports, DAZN’s place in the sports ecosystem, and how London’s underground music scene molded him. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 09 Nov 2022 17:01:49 -0000 Why DAZN’s North American CEO Joe Markowski Thinks Streaming Is The Future full 1 18 Front Office Sports A closer look at what’s next for DAZN. 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 a priority. We spoke at length about where boxing is headed, the power of women’s sports, DAZN’s place in the sports ecosystem, and how London’s underground music scene molded him. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 a priority. We spoke at length about where boxing is headed, the power of women’s sports, DAZN’s place in the sports ecosystem, and how London’s underground music scene molded him. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 5092 no Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth Lives A Wild Life | Ep. 17 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 ties to Tiger Woods and Steph Curry, The Poker Brat has seen it all. We talked about his famous friends, long list of business investments, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 02 Nov 2022 15:19:00 -0000 Poker Legend Phil Hellmuth Lives A Wild Life full 1 17 Front Office Sports One of the greatest poker players of all time opens up like never before. 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 ties to Tiger Woods and Steph Curry, The Poker Brat has seen it all. We talked about his famous friends, long list of business investments, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 ties to Tiger Woods and Steph Curry, The Poker Brat has seen it all. We talked about his famous friends, long list of business investments, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 5600 no How Activision Blizzard GM Johanna Faries Leads the ‘Call of Duty’ Business | Ep. 16 https://frontofficesports.com/ “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 “Modern Warfare 2” and “Warzone 2” releases, representation in the video game industry, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 26 Oct 2022 15:20:58 -0000 How Activision Blizzard GM Johanna Faries Leads the ‘Call of Duty’ Business full 1 16 Front Office Sports Behind the scenes of the blockbuster gaming franchise. “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 “Modern Warfare 2” and “Warzone 2” releases, representation in the video game industry, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. “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 “Modern Warfare 2” and “Warzone 2” releases, representation in the video game industry, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 4274 no Ohio State QB CJ Stroud Is Building His Empire | Ep. 15 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 from NIL deals, his NFL dreams, the TV shows he’s watching when he’s not on the field, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 19 Oct 2022 15:23:38 -0000 Ohio State QB CJ Stroud Is Building His Empire full 1 15 Front Office Sports The most dominant quarterback in college football is just getting started. 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 from NIL deals, his NFL dreams, the TV shows he’s watching when he’s not on the field, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 from NIL deals, his NFL dreams, the TV shows he’s watching when he’s not on the field, and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 2002 no How Zwift CEO Eric Min Revolutionized Cycling | Ep. 14 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 popular online cycling platform — to the next level. We talked about everything from the billionaires who use Zwift to the challenges of scaling the company and his love for '80s music. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 12 Oct 2022 09:09:21 -0000 How Zwift CEO Eric Min Revolutionized Cycling full 1 14 Front Office Sports Nearly a decade since its launch, Zwift has changed cycling forever. 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 popular online cycling platform — to the next level. We talked about everything from the billionaires who use Zwift to the challenges of scaling the company and his love for '80s music. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 popular online cycling platform — to the next level. We talked about everything from the billionaires who use Zwift to the challenges of scaling the company and his love for '80s music. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 3417 no Mojo CEO Vinit Bharara on His Best Investments and Building a Sports Stock Market | Ep. 13 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 players. Bharara says it’ll revolutionize sports betting, and he’s backed by entrepreneur Marc Lore and New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez (who recently bought the Minnesota Timberwolves together). We spoke to Bharara about all of the above and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 05 Oct 2022 19:03:29 -0000 Mojo CEO Vinit Bharara on His Best Investments and Building a Sports Stock Market full 1 13 Front Office Sports The prolific entrepreneur opens up about his greatest successes and future goals. 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 players. Bharara says it’ll revolutionize sports betting, and he’s backed by entrepreneur Marc Lore and New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez (who recently bought the Minnesota Timberwolves together). We spoke to Bharara about all of the above and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 players. Bharara says it’ll revolutionize sports betting, and he’s backed by entrepreneur Marc Lore and New York Yankees legend Alex Rodriguez (who recently bought the Minnesota Timberwolves together). We spoke to Bharara about all of the above and much more. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 3247 no CrossFit CEO Don Faul Details the Company’s Next Chapter | Ep. 12 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 months in his tenure as CEO, where he wants CrossFit to be by 2030, the books that changed his life, and diversifying his team after the controversy that rocked the company. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 28 Sep 2022 17:22:19 -0000 CrossFit CEO Don Faul Details the Company’s Next Chapter full 1 12 Front Office Sports The popular fitness company is at a crossroads. 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 months in his tenure as CEO, where he wants CrossFit to be by 2030, the books that changed his life, and diversifying his team after the controversy that rocked the company. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 months in his tenure as CEO, where he wants CrossFit to be by 2030, the books that changed his life, and diversifying his team after the controversy that rocked the company.

For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 3814 no How Brian Mariotti Leveraged Sports and Pop Culture to Make Funko a $1 Billion Company | Ep. 11 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 to Tom Brady. We spoke to Mariotti about how those deals came together and where the business is headed. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 21 Sep 2022 13:49:29 -0000 How Brian Mariotti Leveraged Sports and Pop Culture to Make Funko a $1 Billion Company full 1 11 Front Office Sports The chief creative officer bought the company in the 2000s and turned it into the world-renowned brand that is today. 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 to Tom Brady. We spoke to Mariotti about how those deals came together and where the business is headed. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 to Tom Brady. We spoke to Mariotti about how those deals came together and where the business is headed. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 2752 no Steve Pangburn Shares Secrets of the Billion-Dollar Concessions Business | Ep. 10 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 not at the office, volleyball keeps his head clear. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. Wed, 14 Sep 2022 11:00:16 -0000 Steve Pangburn Shares Secrets of the Billion-Dollar Concessions Business full 1 10 Front Office Sports The Sodexo Live! North America CEO works with everyone from the NFL to Formula 1 to enhance the stadium experience. 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 not at the office, volleyball keeps his head clear. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite. 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 not at the office, volleyball keeps his head clear. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by NetSuite.

]]> 3576 no How Anthony Katz Built Hyperice | Ep. 9 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 Osaka are among its biggest supporters and legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were instrumental in helping the business realize its vision. We spoke to Katz about Hyperice’s journey up to this point. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 07 Sep 2022 16:40:02 -0000 How Anthony Katz Built Hyperice full 1 9 Front Office Sports The Southern California native went from history teacher to founder of the sports industry’s leading recovery tech company. 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 Osaka are among its biggest supporters and legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were instrumental in helping the business realize its vision. We spoke to Katz about Hyperice’s journey up to this point. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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 Osaka are among its biggest supporters and legends like Kobe Bryant and LeBron James were instrumental in helping the business realize its vision. We spoke to Katz about Hyperice’s journey up to this point. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 4690 no Jake Paul Has a New Vision for the Business of Sports | Ep. 8 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 has his own investment fund, and he's getting guidance on his next moves from superstars like Mike Tyson and Drake. For our full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 31 Aug 2022 12:51:30 -0000 Jake Paul Has a New Vision for the Business of Sports full 1 8 Front Office Sports The YouTuber-turned-boxer has a lot to say about the future of the space. 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 has his own investment fund, and he's getting guidance on his next moves from superstars like Mike Tyson and Drake. For our full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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 has his own investment fund, and he's getting guidance on his next moves from superstars like Mike Tyson and Drake. For our full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 3655 no Ricky Williams Is Still Searching for Enlightenment After the NFL | Ep. 7 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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. Tune in to hear the former Heisman Trophy winner sound off on NIL, the future of the NFL, and much more on the full episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 24 Aug 2022 17:31:17 -0000 Ricky Williams Is Still Searching for Enlightenment After the NFL full 1 7 Front Office Sports His days as a superstar NFL running back might be over, but Williams is just getting started as an entrepreneur. 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. Tune in to hear the former Heisman Trophy winner sound off on NIL, the future of the NFL, and much more on the full episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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. Tune in to hear the former Heisman Trophy winner sound off on NIL, the future of the NFL, and much more on the full episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 4188 no Why Will Blackmon Got Into the Wine Business After the NFL | Ep. 6 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 about business from Charles Woodson when they were teammates in Green Bay, the importance of a transparent financial advisor, and just how much LeBron James has done to make wine more mainstream. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 17 Aug 2022 18:29:57 -0000 Why Will Blackmon Got Into the Wine Business After the NFL full 1 6 Front Office Sports Will Blackmon achieved the dream of making it to the NFL, but he’s discovered that life after the league is just as important. 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 about business from Charles Woodson when they were teammates in Green Bay, the importance of a transparent financial advisor, and just how much LeBron James has done to make wine more mainstream. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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 about business from Charles Woodson when they were teammates in Green Bay, the importance of a transparent financial advisor, and just how much LeBron James has done to make wine more mainstream. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 2889 no How Vernon Davis Went from Winning the Super Bowl to Acting in Hollywood | Ep. 5 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 fan and investor, but his primary focus right now is acting. So far, he’s broken into Hollywood with a handful of roles in shows and movies and has shared the screen with stars like Morgan Freeman and Bruce Willis. All of it's given him a unique perspective on life after sports. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 10 Aug 2022 16:30:13 -0000 How Vernon Davis Went from Winning the Super Bowl to Acting in Hollywood full 1 5 Front Office Sports Vernon Davis made waves on the field during his 14-year NFL career. Now he’s searching for his big break in film and TV. 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 fan and investor, but his primary focus right now is acting. So far, he’s broken into Hollywood with a handful of roles in shows and movies and has shared the screen with stars like Morgan Freeman and Bruce Willis. All of it's given him a unique perspective on life after sports. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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 fan and investor, but his primary focus right now is acting. So far, he’s broken into Hollywood with a handful of roles in shows and movies and has shared the screen with stars like Morgan Freeman and Bruce Willis. All of it's given him a unique perspective on life after sports. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 2621 no Why Former NFL Quarterback Christian Ponder Thinks Athletes Should Pursue Business | Ep. 4 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 teams before retiring in 2016. Life has only picked up for Christian Ponder since then and now he’s focused on The Post — a business community for athletes — and is incredibly passionate about helping athletes navigate life after sport. For the full conversation with Ponder, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 03 Aug 2022 15:46:42 -0000 Why Former NFL Quarterback Christian Ponder Thinks Athletes Should Pursue Business full 1 4 Front Office Sports Christian Ponder’s football career didn’t always live up to his expectations, but he has big plans for his post-NFL business ventures. 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 teams before retiring in 2016. Life has only picked up for Christian Ponder since then and now he’s focused on The Post — a business community for athletes — and is incredibly passionate about helping athletes navigate life after sport. For the full conversation with Ponder, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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 teams before retiring in 2016. Life has only picked up for Christian Ponder since then and now he’s focused on The Post — a business community for athletes — and is incredibly passionate about helping athletes navigate life after sport. For the full conversation with Ponder, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 3446 no How Legendary Executive Peter Moore Reimagined Soccer and Gaming at Liverpool FC, Xbox, and EA Sports | Ep. 3 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 well as stints at Reebok and Xbox, over the course of his illustrious career. Now he's focused on revolutionizing sports broadcast and live entertainment tech at Unity and recently took on ownership of a new United Soccer League club, Santa Barbara Sky FC. He's learned a lot from these experiences and he has A LOT of insights to share. For the full conversation with Moore, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 27 Jul 2022 15:26:48 -0000 How Legendary Executive Peter Moore Reimagined Soccer and Gaming at Liverpool FC, Xbox, and EA Sports full 1 3 Front Office Sports When it comes to business, Peter Moore has seen it all — but he still has grand ambitions for the future. 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 well as stints at Reebok and Xbox, over the course of his illustrious career. Now he's focused on revolutionizing sports broadcast and live entertainment tech at Unity and recently took on ownership of a new United Soccer League club, Santa Barbara Sky FC. He's learned a lot from these experiences and he has A LOT of insights to share. For the full conversation with Moore, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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 well as stints at Reebok and Xbox, over the course of his illustrious career. Now he's focused on revolutionizing sports broadcast and live entertainment tech at Unity and recently took on ownership of a new United Soccer League club, Santa Barbara Sky FC. He's learned a lot from these experiences and he has A LOT of insights to share. For the full conversation with Moore, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 3664 no Why Boston Celtic Grant Williams Invested in Vegan Food and Video Games | Ep. 2 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 in plant-based drink and smoothie business Koia and what it’s like talking trash with Draymond Green on the court. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. Wed, 20 Jul 2022 21:43:00 -0000 Why Boston Celtic Grant Williams Invested in Vegan Food and Video Games full 1 2 Front Office Sports Boston Celtics forward Grant Williams played a pivotal role in the team reaching the 2022 NBA Finals, but his passions don’t stop at basketball. 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 in plant-based drink and smoothie business Koia and what it’s like talking trash with Draymond Green on the court. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite. 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 in plant-based drink and smoothie business Koia and what it’s like talking trash with Draymond Green on the court. For the full conversation, check out this episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion, presented by Netsuite.

]]> 3073 no How Frankie Muniz's Child Star Success Fueled An Auto Racing Career | Ep. 1 https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 motorsports, with hopes of competing in NASCAR full-time by the 2023 season. How do the worlds of Hollywood and racing compare? Find out from the one guy who might know better than anyone else on the debut episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion. Wed, 13 Jul 2022 12:06:00 -0000 How Frankie Muniz's Child Star Success Fueled An Auto Racing Career full 1 1 Front Office Sports "Malcolm In The Middle" was a smash hit TV series, but its star is putting everything he has into another passion: race car driving. 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 motorsports, with hopes of competing in NASCAR full-time by the 2023 season. How do the worlds of Hollywood and racing compare? Find out from the one guy who might know better than anyone else on the debut episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion. 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 motorsports, with hopes of competing in NASCAR full-time by the 2023 season. How do the worlds of Hollywood and racing compare? Find out from the one guy who might know better than anyone else on the debut episode of Front Office Sports original podcast My Other Passion.

]]> 3759 no My Other Passion Episode 0: Welcome to My Other Passion https://frontofficesports.com/ 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 drive their success that we may not know about. Are they really good at a sport they're not famous for, a master chef, a music or film nerd, a sneakerhead, a gamer, or something else? Subscribe to My Other Passion and get ready to find out. Episode 1 is coming soon. Sat, 09 Jul 2022 08:50:37 -0000 Welcome to My Other Passion trailer Front Office Sports Introducing the new podcast from Front Office Sports, where we'll explore another side of the most influential athletes and powerful executives in the business of sports. 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 drive their success that we may not know about. Are they really good at a sport they're not famous for, a master chef, a music or film nerd, a sneakerhead, a gamer, or something else? Subscribe to My Other Passion and get ready to find out. Episode 1 is coming soon. 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 drive their success that we may not know about. Are they really good at a sport they're not famous for, a master chef, a music or film nerd, a sneakerhead, a gamer, or something else?

Subscribe to My Other Passion and get ready to find out. Episode 1 is coming soon.

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