Full Contact CEO https://www.freejacks.com en The New England Free Jacks Alex Magleby is a Full Contact CEO. As former team captain of US National Rugby Team, Head Coach, General Manager, and now the Founder & CEO of the New England Free Jacks, he has seen it all. Through interviews with high profile athletes, CEOs, coaches, investors, and executives, he pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment as he builds his startup - a professional sports team, The New England Free Jacks. Tune in every week to listen in on his raw, authentic conversations with the who's who of the sports, media, and entertainment world. https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/321a6e82-ce80-11ea-999b-dfc1c79715ca/image/5104284-1595452809111-cde96c8c9312f.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress Full Contact CEO https://www.freejacks.com no episodic The New England Free Jacks Alex Magleby is a Full Contact CEO. As former team captain of US National Rugby Team, Head Coach, General Manager, and now the Founder & CEO of the New England Free Jacks, he has seen it all. Through interviews with high profile athletes, CEOs, coaches, investors, and executives, he pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment as he builds his startup - a professional sports team, The New England Free Jacks. Tune in every week to listen in on his raw, authentic conversations with the who's who of the sports, media, and entertainment world. Alex Magleby is a Full Contact CEO. As former team captain of US National Rugby Team, Head Coach, General Manager, and now the Founder & CEO of the New England Free Jacks, he has seen it all. Through interviews with high profile athletes, CEOs, coaches, investors, and executives, he pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment as he builds his startup - a professional sports team, The New England Free Jacks. Tune in every week to listen in on his raw, authentic conversations with the who's who of the sports, media, and entertainment world.

]]> The New England Free Jacks alex.magleby@freejacks.com Ruby Tui - Olympic Gold and Silver Medalist, World Cup Champion, Author, Insperator "Just trying to do some good in the world, straight up!" Words Ruby Tui lives by. The person the world has seen in post-match interviews and press tours is the same person you get in this episode. Ruby is refreshingly down to earth, genuinely curious about others, and she always has a great story up her sleeve. Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:15:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Ruby joins Mags to chat about her rugby origins and upbringing, wining a World Cup, medaling in two Olympics, and the two take a dive into her new book "Straight Up." "Just trying to do some good in the world, straight up!" Words Ruby Tui lives by. The person the world has seen in post-match interviews and press tours is the same person you get in this episode. Ruby is refreshingly down to earth, genuinely curious about others, and she always has a great story up her sleeve. "Just trying to do some good in the world, straight up!" Words Ruby Tui lives by. The person the world has seen in post-match interviews and press tours is the same person you get in this episode. Ruby is refreshingly down to earth, genuinely curious about others, and she always has a great story up her sleeve.

]]> 2891 Gift Egbelu - Gift-Time Rugby and founder of the HBCU Rugby Classic Joining us today is a man who probably holds the record for appearances on rugby shows here in the US. He’s the Founder and Editor in Chief of Gift-Time Rugby Network, he also runs his own company Gift-Time Media & Productions, and of course, he is the founder of the HBCU Rugby Classic and Musical Festival which returns this March 31 thru April 2 in Washington DC. Our Guest is Gift Egbelu Tue, 28 Feb 2023 19:41:16 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Gift beams in from Brazil to tell his rugby story and provide insight into the History of the HBCU Rugby Classic Joining us today is a man who probably holds the record for appearances on rugby shows here in the US. He’s the Founder and Editor in Chief of Gift-Time Rugby Network, he also runs his own company Gift-Time Media & Productions, and of course, he is the founder of the HBCU Rugby Classic and Musical Festival which returns this March 31 thru April 2 in Washington DC. Our Guest is Gift Egbelu Joining us today is a man who probably holds the record for appearances on rugby shows here in the US. He’s the Founder and Editor in Chief of Gift-Time Rugby Network, he also runs his own company Gift-Time Media & Productions, and of course, he is the founder of the HBCU Rugby Classic and Musical Festival which returns this March 31 thru April 2 in Washington DC. Our Guest is Gift Egbelu


]]> 2058 Max Woodward - Hong Kong Sevens Captain The South Stands of Hong Kong Stadium has not been full since the spring of 2019. This is what is known as an absolute travesty. Highly regarded as the grandaddy of rugby tournaments, Hong Kong hosts one of the best shows on earth. Max Woodward who is the current Captain of the HK 7s team recounts his years playing in the tournament, what it's like after Covid, and how Hong Kong's identity is changing due to the Chinese government's pressure on the multicultural city. Thu, 16 Feb 2023 19:38:55 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Max joined us in November just after the first Hong Kong Sevens Tournament had taken place since the pandemic and there's lots to discuss The South Stands of Hong Kong Stadium has not been full since the spring of 2019. This is what is known as an absolute travesty. Highly regarded as the grandaddy of rugby tournaments, Hong Kong hosts one of the best shows on earth. Max Woodward who is the current Captain of the HK 7s team recounts his years playing in the tournament, what it's like after Covid, and how Hong Kong's identity is changing due to the Chinese government's pressure on the multicultural city. The South Stands of Hong Kong Stadium has not been full since the spring of 2019. This is what is known as an absolute travesty. Highly regarded as the grandaddy of rugby tournaments, Hong Kong hosts one of the best shows on earth. Max Woodward who is the current Captain of the HK 7s team recounts his years playing in the tournament, what it's like after Covid, and how Hong Kong's identity is changing due to the Chinese government's pressure on the multicultural city.

]]> 1884 Shane Byrne - Irish Rugby Legend Shane Byrne is iconic. He gets a haircut from the same place he used to go to as a kid and he asks for one thing, "shape up that mullet." Shane represented both Ireland and the British and Irish Lions and after rugby, he's continued to work for his family business, play some golf on corporate tours, and he's even starred in a film. The man is constantly looking for the next adventure and you'll currently find him doing the Tango on Dancing With Stars Ireland. Thu, 09 Feb 2023 19:34:34 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Shane Byrne joins Mags from his holiday in Spain to chat about his career, life after rugby, a share a few wild stories. Shane Byrne is iconic. He gets a haircut from the same place he used to go to as a kid and he asks for one thing, "shape up that mullet." Shane represented both Ireland and the British and Irish Lions and after rugby, he's continued to work for his family business, play some golf on corporate tours, and he's even starred in a film. The man is constantly looking for the next adventure and you'll currently find him doing the Tango on Dancing With Stars Ireland. Shane Byrne is iconic. He gets a haircut from the same place he used to go to as a kid and he asks for one thing, "shape up that mullet." Shane represented both Ireland and the British and Irish Lions and after rugby, he's continued to work for his family business, play some golf on corporate tours, and he's even starred in a film. The man is constantly looking for the next adventure and you'll currently find him doing the Tango on Dancing With Stars Ireland.

]]> 2551 Zack Frongillo - Director of Entertainment The Savannah Bananas Zack Frongillo has been a baseball fan all his life, a Red Sox Fan as a matter of fact. So when he received a video message from the Savannah Banana's owner Jesse Cole asking to join the team as the Director of Entertainment, he jumped at the opportunity to bring his talents down to Georgia. Tune in as we learn what it takes to run a Banana Ball game and take a backstage tour of that 9 inning circus. Thu, 26 Jan 2023 18:36:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks We return to Bananaland to catch up with their Director of Entertainment and maybe add a few things to the Free Jacks game day experience Zack Frongillo has been a baseball fan all his life, a Red Sox Fan as a matter of fact. So when he received a video message from the Savannah Banana's owner Jesse Cole asking to join the team as the Director of Entertainment, he jumped at the opportunity to bring his talents down to Georgia. Tune in as we learn what it takes to run a Banana Ball game and take a backstage tour of that 9 inning circus. Zack Frongillo has been a baseball fan all his life, a Red Sox Fan as a matter of fact. So when he received a video message from the Savannah Banana's owner Jesse Cole asking to join the team as the Director of Entertainment, he jumped at the opportunity to bring his talents down to Georgia. Tune in as we learn what it takes to run a Banana Ball game and take a backstage tour of that 9 inning circus.

]]> 2979 Julie Uhrman - Co-Founder & President of Angel City FC Julie has done it all! She started a video game company, was an exec at Playboy, and now she's a Co-Founder & President of the most high-profile NWSL team in the league - Angel City FC. The investor group consists of Natalie Portman, Jennifer Garner, Serena Williams, a handful of World Cup-winning soccer stars, and many more. Julie shares how the team is dominating on and off the pitch and how equality takes center stage. Thu, 19 Jan 2023 19:36:06 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Julie Uhrman beams in from Angel City FC in LA to talk about the team's first season, her entrepreneurial background, and few high profile co-owners of the team. Julie has done it all! She started a video game company, was an exec at Playboy, and now she's a Co-Founder & President of the most high-profile NWSL team in the league - Angel City FC. The investor group consists of Natalie Portman, Jennifer Garner, Serena Williams, a handful of World Cup-winning soccer stars, and many more. Julie shares how the team is dominating on and off the pitch and how equality takes center stage. Julie has done it all! She started a video game company, was an exec at Playboy, and now she's a Co-Founder & President of the most high-profile NWSL team in the league - Angel City FC. The investor group consists of Natalie Portman, Jennifer Garner, Serena Williams, a handful of World Cup-winning soccer stars, and many more. Julie shares how the team is dominating on and off the pitch and how equality takes center stage.

]]> 2949 Marco Masotti - Owner of The Sharks and Wall Street Power Broker Marco Masotti is not afraid to be outspoken on Twitter. He brokers huge sports acquisition deals like the recent takeover of Chelsea FC and the complete re-imagination of the Milwaukee Bucks. But through it all, rugby has been a constant in his life. Now as an owner of the one and only Sharks, as well as as a stakeholder in Saracens, Marco is helping change the game and his influence is rubbing off in the MLR. Thu, 12 Jan 2023 16:28:24 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Marco Masotti owner of South Africa's favorite team The Sharks joins Mags to talk about his illustrious career, owning a team, and even meeting Muhammad Ali Marco Masotti is not afraid to be outspoken on Twitter. He brokers huge sports acquisition deals like the recent takeover of Chelsea FC and the complete re-imagination of the Milwaukee Bucks. But through it all, rugby has been a constant in his life. Now as an owner of the one and only Sharks, as well as as a stakeholder in Saracens, Marco is helping change the game and his influence is rubbing off in the MLR. Marco Masotti is not afraid to be outspoken on Twitter. He brokers huge sports acquisition deals like the recent takeover of Chelsea FC and the complete re-imagination of the Milwaukee Bucks. But through it all, rugby has been a constant in his life. Now as an owner of the one and only Sharks, as well as as a stakeholder in Saracens, Marco is helping change the game and his influence is rubbing off in the MLR.

]]> 2752 George Killebrew 3.0 (SEASON 4) We're just around the corner from the start of a new MLR season and that means a new season of Full Contact CEO. The MLR Commissioner George Killebrew calls in from HQ to look ahead at what is going to be an electric 6th Major League Rugby season! George shares some encouraging updates about the league and even gives us a few hints on what's to come. Oh and by the way! We just announced the lineup for the Inbetween Days Music Festival this August 19-20. Check it out at Inbetweendaysfestival.com Fri, 06 Jan 2023 15:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks As tradition goes, MLR Commissioner George Killebrew is back to preview the upcoming season, look back at the highs and lows of last season and even hint at a few announcements. We're just around the corner from the start of a new MLR season and that means a new season of Full Contact CEO. The MLR Commissioner George Killebrew calls in from HQ to look ahead at what is going to be an electric 6th Major League Rugby season! George shares some encouraging updates about the league and even gives us a few hints on what's to come. Oh and by the way! We just announced the lineup for the Inbetween Days Music Festival this August 19-20. Check it out at Inbetweendaysfestival.com We're just around the corner from the start of a new MLR season and that means a new season of Full Contact CEO. The MLR Commissioner George Killebrew calls in from HQ to look ahead at what is going to be an electric 6th Major League Rugby season! George shares some encouraging updates about the league and even gives us a few hints on what's to come.


Oh and by the way! We just announced the lineup for the Inbetween Days Music Festival this August 19-20. Check it out at Inbetweendaysfestival.com

]]> 2309 Jamo Willis - Restaurateur and Partner of The Palm Springs Surf Club Jamo is an entrepreneur, a surfer, a former schoolboy rugby player, and most of all he's a good bloke. He's run restaurants and nightclubs for years and he's now onto two new ventures in Southern California including the much anticipated Palm Springs Surf Club. It's a man-made wave pool that's going to turn the desert into a surfing destination. Fri, 03 Jun 2022 14:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Jamo has an extensive background in the hospitality business so Mags jumped at the opportunity to learn more about running events and restaurants for future Free Jacks Festivals! Jamo is an entrepreneur, a surfer, a former schoolboy rugby player, and most of all he's a good bloke. He's run restaurants and nightclubs for years and he's now onto two new ventures in Southern California including the much anticipated Palm Springs Surf Club. It's a man-made wave pool that's going to turn the desert into a surfing destination. Jamo is an entrepreneur, a surfer, a former schoolboy rugby player, and most of all he's a good bloke. He's run restaurants and nightclubs for years and he's now onto two new ventures in Southern California including the much anticipated Palm Springs Surf Club. It's a man-made wave pool that's going to turn the desert into a surfing destination.

]]> 1878 Ashley Dean - VP of Development & Programs at Science of Sport Ashley dominated the volleyball court at Dartmouth. She coached the sport at one of its highest levels at Northeastern. It wasn't long before she found herself working the Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy helping develop the nation's top young athletes. Now she finds herself an as integral part of Science of Sport. A nonprofit that brings math and science to life using sports examples for all learners. Mags learns how he can best develop the Free Jacks Academy as well spread rugby even further into the New England school and club communities. Fri, 27 May 2022 17:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Ashley Dean has been instrumental in developing young athletes across the US. She sits down with Alex to talk about all of her experiences as well as offer some great advice to sky rocketing Free Jacks organization. Ashley dominated the volleyball court at Dartmouth. She coached the sport at one of its highest levels at Northeastern. It wasn't long before she found herself working the Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy helping develop the nation's top young athletes. Now she finds herself an as integral part of Science of Sport. A nonprofit that brings math and science to life using sports examples for all learners. Mags learns how he can best develop the Free Jacks Academy as well spread rugby even further into the New England school and club communities. Ashley dominated the volleyball court at Dartmouth. She coached the sport at one of its highest levels at Northeastern. It wasn't long before she found herself working the Kobe Bryant's Mamba Sports Academy helping develop the nation's top young athletes. Now she finds herself an as integral part of Science of Sport. A nonprofit that brings math and science to life using sports examples for all learners. Mags learns how he can best develop the Free Jacks Academy as well spread rugby even further into the New England school and club communities.

]]> 2532 The Pig Athletic Club - Sione Helu & Johnny Brown We welcome along Johnny and Sione so we could really understand the wild and whacky Pig Athletic Club. They've grown a cult rugby following through their social media pages (go follow their IG), their outrageous tours, and of course their outlandish rugby kits and merch. They're elevating rugby union with their use of social media and there is no sign of stopping. WARNING - THERE IS A LOT OF LAUGHTER IN THIS EPISODE! Thu, 19 May 2022 17:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks The boys of The Pig Athletic Club beam in from their US tour to chat all things social media and the state of rugby in Australia We welcome along Johnny and Sione so we could really understand the wild and whacky Pig Athletic Club. They've grown a cult rugby following through their social media pages (go follow their IG), their outrageous tours, and of course their outlandish rugby kits and merch. They're elevating rugby union with their use of social media and there is no sign of stopping. WARNING - THERE IS A LOT OF LAUGHTER IN THIS EPISODE! We welcome along Johnny and Sione so we could really understand the wild and whacky Pig Athletic Club. They've grown a cult rugby following through their social media pages (go follow their IG), their outrageous tours, and of course their outlandish rugby kits and merch. They're elevating rugby union with their use of social media and there is no sign of stopping.


WARNING - THERE IS A LOT OF LAUGHTER IN THIS EPISODE!

]]> 2009 Ross Young - USA Rugby CEO Rugby World Cup Announcement In between interviews with The Time and ESPN, USA Rugby CEO Ross Young jumps on the pod to share the news that the United States has been awarded the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup! There's a lot of work to be done ahead of these global tournaments and it starts immediately. Tune in to hear what Ross and Mags envision in the run-up to what will be the greatest sports tournaments on earth! Thu, 12 May 2022 12:18:46 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks You guessed it! Ross Young joins us from Dublin to talk about the US being awarded the 2031 & 2033 Rugby World Cups In between interviews with The Time and ESPN, USA Rugby CEO Ross Young jumps on the pod to share the news that the United States has been awarded the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup! There's a lot of work to be done ahead of these global tournaments and it starts immediately. Tune in to hear what Ross and Mags envision in the run-up to what will be the greatest sports tournaments on earth! In between interviews with The Time and ESPN, USA Rugby CEO Ross Young jumps on the pod to share the news that the United States has been awarded the 2031 Rugby World Cup and the 2033 Women's Rugby World Cup! There's a lot of work to be done ahead of these global tournaments and it starts immediately. Tune in to hear what Ross and Mags envision in the run-up to what will be the greatest sports tournaments on earth!

]]> 1465 Jim Brown - Executive Chair of the USA Rugby World Cup bid 2031/2033 There's no better man to speak to about World Cups and Olympics other than Jim Brown. He's been involved with the world's best sports tournaments and was Executive Director of Competitions at FIFA for the 2006 and 2010 Football World Cups. He's currently leading the United States bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2031, and the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2033. Tune in to find out if Jim thinks the country has what it takes to host Rugby's biggest tournament. Tue, 10 May 2022 17:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Jim gives his honest opinion on whether the US will be the host of the men and women's rugby world cups in 2031/2033 There's no better man to speak to about World Cups and Olympics other than Jim Brown. He's been involved with the world's best sports tournaments and was Executive Director of Competitions at FIFA for the 2006 and 2010 Football World Cups. He's currently leading the United States bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2031, and the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2033. Tune in to find out if Jim thinks the country has what it takes to host Rugby's biggest tournament. There's no better man to speak to about World Cups and Olympics other than Jim Brown. He's been involved with the world's best sports tournaments and was Executive Director of Competitions at FIFA for the 2006 and 2010 Football World Cups. He's currently leading the United States bid for the Rugby World Cup in 2031, and the Women's Rugby World Cup in 2033. Tune in to find out if Jim thinks the country has what it takes to host Rugby's biggest tournament.

]]> 2703 Lonie Paxton - 3X Super Bowl Winner Most may know Lonie as the long snapper that helped secure 3 New England Patriots Super Bowls. Others may know him as the guy who made a snow angel after the Tuck Rule Game. But after 12 years in the NFL, Lonie turned himself into a dynamic marketing leader at huge companies like Red Bull and Go Pro. He's vital to the team at Nocking Point Wines not to mention he's exec producer of an upcoming documentary on athletes who have suffered a traumatic brain injury in their sport. There seems to be no limit to what Lonie can do! Fri, 06 May 2022 16:00:43 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Lonie Paxton talks all things Patriots, winning Super Bowls, and how he made a successful transition out of the league Most may know Lonie as the long snapper that helped secure 3 New England Patriots Super Bowls. Others may know him as the guy who made a snow angel after the Tuck Rule Game. But after 12 years in the NFL, Lonie turned himself into a dynamic marketing leader at huge companies like Red Bull and Go Pro. He's vital to the team at Nocking Point Wines not to mention he's exec producer of an upcoming documentary on athletes who have suffered a traumatic brain injury in their sport. There seems to be no limit to what Lonie can do! Most may know Lonie as the long snapper that helped secure 3 New England Patriots Super Bowls. Others may know him as the guy who made a snow angel after the Tuck Rule Game. But after 12 years in the NFL, Lonie turned himself into a dynamic marketing leader at huge companies like Red Bull and Go Pro. He's vital to the team at Nocking Point Wines not to mention he's exec producer of an upcoming documentary on athletes who have suffered a traumatic brain injury in their sport. There seems to be no limit to what Lonie can do!

]]> 1920 Dodge Woodall - Founder of Bournemouth 7s, CEO of Event Crowd, and host of The Eventful Entrepreneur Podcast Roger "Dodge" Woodall grew up above a pub in London. It was rather serendipitous because ever since he was 10 years old he has been finding ways to make money in the nightlife and events space. Today you'll find Dodge running the ever-popular sports festival, Bournemouth 7s. He can also be found interviewing some incredibly famous people including the likes of Eddie Hearne and now Carole Baskin of Tiger King fame on his own podcast. And when you think that's not enough, he runs an online event certification program called Event Crowd. Thu, 21 Apr 2022 17:19:19 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Dodge joins Mags to discuss his how he get into the events business at the early age of 10! He also peels back the curtain into the inner working of the Bournemouth 7s festival Roger "Dodge" Woodall grew up above a pub in London. It was rather serendipitous because ever since he was 10 years old he has been finding ways to make money in the nightlife and events space. Today you'll find Dodge running the ever-popular sports festival, Bournemouth 7s. He can also be found interviewing some incredibly famous people including the likes of Eddie Hearne and now Carole Baskin of Tiger King fame on his own podcast. And when you think that's not enough, he runs an online event certification program called Event Crowd. Roger "Dodge" Woodall grew up above a pub in London. It was rather serendipitous because ever since he was 10 years old he has been finding ways to make money in the nightlife and events space. Today you'll find Dodge running the ever-popular sports festival, Bournemouth 7s. He can also be found interviewing some incredibly famous people including the likes of Eddie Hearne and now Carole Baskin of Tiger King fame on his own podcast. And when you think that's not enough, he runs an online event certification program called Event Crowd.

]]> 2912 Tom Burwell - GM & Exec Tournament Director of the Emirates Dubai 7s The Emirates Dubai 7s is not only a rugby tournament but it's a desert oasis festival. Tom Burwell has worked in the business of Rugby for years. It includes his experience running the Heineken Cup as well as the CEO of UR7s and now it has brought him to Dubai where he is in charge of kicking off the HSBC World Sevens Series in style. Tom explains how to secure top brands as partners, deliver quality non-rugby entertainment, and he provides a bit of advice for MLR teams looking to elevate the rugby experience. Tue, 12 Apr 2022 20:13:36 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Longtime friend Tom Burwell drops in from the desert to regale us with stories of how he runs one of the best rugby tournaments on the planet The Emirates Dubai 7s is not only a rugby tournament but it's a desert oasis festival. Tom Burwell has worked in the business of Rugby for years. It includes his experience running the Heineken Cup as well as the CEO of UR7s and now it has brought him to Dubai where he is in charge of kicking off the HSBC World Sevens Series in style. Tom explains how to secure top brands as partners, deliver quality non-rugby entertainment, and he provides a bit of advice for MLR teams looking to elevate the rugby experience. The Emirates Dubai 7s is not only a rugby tournament but it's a desert oasis festival. Tom Burwell has worked in the business of Rugby for years. It includes his experience running the Heineken Cup as well as the CEO of UR7s and now it has brought him to Dubai where he is in charge of kicking off the HSBC World Sevens Series in style. Tom explains how to secure top brands as partners, deliver quality non-rugby entertainment, and he provides a bit of advice for MLR teams looking to elevate the rugby experience.

]]> 3890 Ryan Meegan - Co-Founder of Dude Wipes Dude Wipes has set the tone when it comes to reactionary marketing. They shot to fame when Tyron Woodley had the logo plastered to his behind during a UFC fight, they shipped Diamond Backs pitcher Archie Bradley a supply of wipes after he crapped himself before taking the mound. Needless to say, if there's been a viral accident in the nether regions, Dude Wipes has been there. Ryan provides us with a great origin story and lets us in on what it's like working with Mark Cuban. Thu, 31 Mar 2022 16:54:19 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Ryan drops by to talk all things wiping... but really chats to Mags about his meteoric rise of his company and memorable marketing iniatives. Dude Wipes has set the tone when it comes to reactionary marketing. They shot to fame when Tyron Woodley had the logo plastered to his behind during a UFC fight, they shipped Diamond Backs pitcher Archie Bradley a supply of wipes after he crapped himself before taking the mound. Needless to say, if there's been a viral accident in the nether regions, Dude Wipes has been there. Ryan provides us with a great origin story and lets us in on what it's like working with Mark Cuban. Dude Wipes has set the tone when it comes to reactionary marketing. They shot to fame when Tyron Woodley had the logo plastered to his behind during a UFC fight, they shipped Diamond Backs pitcher Archie Bradley a supply of wipes after he crapped himself before taking the mound. Needless to say, if there's been a viral accident in the nether regions, Dude Wipes has been there. Ryan provides us with a great origin story and lets us in on what it's like working with Mark Cuban.

]]> 2102 Brett Gosper - Former World Rugby CEO, Current Head of NFL Europe/UK Mags learns pretty quickly that Brett Gosper is a man of action. He is the man who propelled our beloved oval-ball-shaped sport into a greater spotlight with the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. He is also the same man that helped get that same sport back into the Olympics where it belongs. Tune in as Brett regales us with his stories of playing for Racing 92 in Paris, and we talk about the much-anticipated arrival of Tom Brady in the city of Munich this fall. Wed, 23 Mar 2022 17:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Brett Gosper joins us from the NFL offices in London to talk about his successful years at the helm of World Rugby, his playing days, and the future of the NFL across the globe. Mags learns pretty quickly that Brett Gosper is a man of action. He is the man who propelled our beloved oval-ball-shaped sport into a greater spotlight with the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. He is also the same man that helped get that same sport back into the Olympics where it belongs. Tune in as Brett regales us with his stories of playing for Racing 92 in Paris, and we talk about the much-anticipated arrival of Tom Brady in the city of Munich this fall. Mags learns pretty quickly that Brett Gosper is a man of action. He is the man who propelled our beloved oval-ball-shaped sport into a greater spotlight with the 2015 and 2019 World Cups. He is also the same man that helped get that same sport back into the Olympics where it belongs. Tune in as Brett regales us with his stories of playing for Racing 92 in Paris, and we talk about the much-anticipated arrival of Tom Brady in the city of Munich this fall.

]]> 2918 Greg O'Shea - Olympian & Ireland Sevens Star Greg O'Shea has always dreamed of playing professional rugby. He was in Munster's academy system and made his way over to the Ireland Sevens Team where he helped the team qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. He rose to fame in 2019 when he won Love Island, the UK's most popular reality tv competition. Now he spends most of his time running his fitness app, hosting rugby-based podcasts and TV shows, and he's even training for the London Marathon. The real question is, does Mags convince him to come out of retirement and play for the Free Jacks? Wed, 02 Mar 2022 18:41:47 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Greg dials in all the way from Dublin to give us a run down of his rugby career, a foray into reality TV, and his potential return to the pitch. Greg O'Shea has always dreamed of playing professional rugby. He was in Munster's academy system and made his way over to the Ireland Sevens Team where he helped the team qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. He rose to fame in 2019 when he won Love Island, the UK's most popular reality tv competition. Now he spends most of his time running his fitness app, hosting rugby-based podcasts and TV shows, and he's even training for the London Marathon. The real question is, does Mags convince him to come out of retirement and play for the Free Jacks? Greg O'Shea has always dreamed of playing professional rugby. He was in Munster's academy system and made his way over to the Ireland Sevens Team where he helped the team qualify for the Tokyo Olympics. He rose to fame in 2019 when he won Love Island, the UK's most popular reality tv competition. Now he spends most of his time running his fitness app, hosting rugby-based podcasts and TV shows, and he's even training for the London Marathon. The real question is, does Mags convince him to come out of retirement and play for the Free Jacks?

]]> 2648 Madison Hughes - Captain America Mini Series Episode 5 Although his accent doesn't necessarily match the jersey, Madison Hughes has proven to be a Captain that you'd follow on and off the pitch, We catch up with the former USA Sevens leader to get an update on his life after two Olympic Games, plenty of tour stops, and what his next move might be. Wed, 23 Feb 2022 18:42:58 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Madison joins the podcast as our final USA captain in the series. It's a perfect pairing of mentor and mentee reconnecting over the love of the sport Although his accent doesn't necessarily match the jersey, Madison Hughes has proven to be a Captain that you'd follow on and off the pitch, We catch up with the former USA Sevens leader to get an update on his life after two Olympic Games, plenty of tour stops, and what his next move might be. Although his accent doesn't necessarily match the jersey, Madison Hughes has proven to be a Captain that you'd follow on and off the pitch, We catch up with the former USA Sevens leader to get an update on his life after two Olympic Games, plenty of tour stops, and what his next move might be.

]]> 4016 Blaine Scully - Captain America Mini Series Episode 4 Blaine headlines our 4th episode in the Captain America Mini Series. For a lot of US rugby fans, Blaine's career trajectory is one of perfection. Winning national titles with Cal, captaining the Eagles, and heading oversees where he consistently started for two massive European clubs, Cardiff and Leicester. Mags digs a little deeper to learn about Blaine's life after rugby that includes earning an MBA from Oxford, working in consulting, and even riding a John Deere lawnmower. Wed, 16 Feb 2022 18:05:10 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks The specimen that is Blaine Scully stops by to talk about his superior rugby career, what makes a good leader, and chats a little more about his life after rugby as well as fatherhood. Blaine headlines our 4th episode in the Captain America Mini Series. For a lot of US rugby fans, Blaine's career trajectory is one of perfection. Winning national titles with Cal, captaining the Eagles, and heading oversees where he consistently started for two massive European clubs, Cardiff and Leicester. Mags digs a little deeper to learn about Blaine's life after rugby that includes earning an MBA from Oxford, working in consulting, and even riding a John Deere lawnmower. Blaine headlines our 4th episode in the Captain America Mini Series. For a lot of US rugby fans, Blaine's career trajectory is one of perfection. Winning national titles with Cal, captaining the Eagles, and heading oversees where he consistently started for two massive European clubs, Cardiff and Leicester. Mags digs a little deeper to learn about Blaine's life after rugby that includes earning an MBA from Oxford, working in consulting, and even riding a John Deere lawnmower.

]]> 2587 Kate Zackary - Captain America Mini Series Episode 3 Kate Zackary is not only a menace on the pitch for the Eagles and Exeter Chiefs, but she's also a coach and balances a marketing career with a company all the way in San Francisco while she lives in England. She lets Mags in on the secret to balancing everything in her life as well as the importance of communication and strong leadership. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 18:36:01 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks USA Rugby and Exeter Co-Captain Kate Zackary jumps on the pod with Mags to chat about balancing a busy rugby career along with coaching and a marketing job. Kate Zackary is not only a menace on the pitch for the Eagles and Exeter Chiefs, but she's also a coach and balances a marketing career with a company all the way in San Francisco while she lives in England. She lets Mags in on the secret to balancing everything in her life as well as the importance of communication and strong leadership. Kate Zackary is not only a menace on the pitch for the Eagles and Exeter Chiefs, but she's also a coach and balances a marketing career with a company all the way in San Francisco while she lives in England. She lets Mags in on the secret to balancing everything in her life as well as the importance of communication and strong leadership.

]]> 3068 Todd Clever - Captain America Mini Series Episode 2 Todd Clever is probably the most iconic and most successful captain USA Rugby has ever had. From his home in Southern California Todd sits down with Mags to look back at his incredible career, recount some wild stories on tour, and give the listeners some insight into the Todd Clever Foundation which aims to develop grassroots rugby here in the United States. Oh, did we mention he apprehended some robbers in his Noodle Bagz?! Fri, 04 Feb 2022 18:07:57 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Todd and his luscious locks steps into the Full Contact CEO corner office to catch up with his former teammate Mags to talk about his career and the Todd Clever Foundation. Todd Clever is probably the most iconic and most successful captain USA Rugby has ever had. From his home in Southern California Todd sits down with Mags to look back at his incredible career, recount some wild stories on tour, and give the listeners some insight into the Todd Clever Foundation which aims to develop grassroots rugby here in the United States. Oh, did we mention he apprehended some robbers in his Noodle Bagz?! Todd Clever is probably the most iconic and most successful captain USA Rugby has ever had. From his home in Southern California Todd sits down with Mags to look back at his incredible career, recount some wild stories on tour, and give the listeners some insight into the Todd Clever Foundation which aims to develop grassroots rugby here in the United States. Oh, did we mention he apprehended some robbers in his Noodle Bagz?!

]]> 2186 Dan Lyle - Captain America Mini Series Dan Lyle is an American rugby pioneer. He spent years dominating the English Premiership at Bath and Leicester and even won the famed Heineken cup. Mags sits down with the towering giant to discuss his upbringing, a brief foray with the NFL, and what he's up to now as Director of Rugby at AEG as well as his work as analyst for NBC Sports. Wed, 02 Feb 2022 19:57:54 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks The original Captain America, Dan Lyle joins us to discuss his rugby origin story and shares his excitement for the upcoming MLR season Dan Lyle is an American rugby pioneer. He spent years dominating the English Premiership at Bath and Leicester and even won the famed Heineken cup. Mags sits down with the towering giant to discuss his upbringing, a brief foray with the NFL, and what he's up to now as Director of Rugby at AEG as well as his work as analyst for NBC Sports. Dan Lyle is an American rugby pioneer. He spent years dominating the English Premiership at Bath and Leicester and even won the famed Heineken cup. Mags sits down with the towering giant to discuss his upbringing, a brief foray with the NFL, and what he's up to now as Director of Rugby at AEG as well as his work as analyst for NBC Sports.

]]> 4159 Angela Ruggiero - USA Hockey Hall of Famer, 4x Olympic Medalist, CEO of Sports Innovation Lab Angela Ruggiero is a four-time Olympian and was the youngest player on the first-ever women's US Ice Hockey team where she won a gold medal. She also was the first female non-goalie to play on a men's professional hockey team. Today, she is Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab where her goal is to help the world's leading sports organizations identify and understand their fans, so they can create better fan experiences. We talk all things Olympics, how sports fans are changing, and her love for rugby culture. Thu, 27 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Angela Ruggiero shares her Olympic stories, winning a gold medal at 18, and imparts some wisdom on how sports fans are evolving and changing. Angela Ruggiero is a four-time Olympian and was the youngest player on the first-ever women's US Ice Hockey team where she won a gold medal. She also was the first female non-goalie to play on a men's professional hockey team. Today, she is Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab where her goal is to help the world's leading sports organizations identify and understand their fans, so they can create better fan experiences. We talk all things Olympics, how sports fans are changing, and her love for rugby culture. Angela Ruggiero is a four-time Olympian and was the youngest player on the first-ever women's US Ice Hockey team where she won a gold medal. She also was the first female non-goalie to play on a men's professional hockey team. Today, she is Co-Founder and CEO of Sports Innovation Lab where her goal is to help the world's leading sports organizations identify and understand their fans, so they can create better fan experiences. We talk all things Olympics, how sports fans are changing, and her love for rugby culture.

]]> 3629 Charlie Davies - Former US Soccer and New Revolution Forward The native New Englander embodies the word resilience. From the age of 8, Charlie Davies knew he wanted to be a professional soccer player. It was a 1994 World Cup game that sparked that dream, but little did he know his career would bring him around the world and provide incredible opportunities to play on the big stage. It also was almost snatched away from him not once but twice due to a car accident and an early cancer diagnosis. Throughout it all, Charlie has put in the hard yards and never quit, even when he wanted to. Dive into the incredible story that is, Charlie Davies. Thu, 20 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Charlie Davies joins Mags to discuss his career on the soccer pitch, returning to play after a horrific car accident and a cancer diagnosis, as well as his life in growing up in New England. The native New Englander embodies the word resilience. From the age of 8, Charlie Davies knew he wanted to be a professional soccer player. It was a 1994 World Cup game that sparked that dream, but little did he know his career would bring him around the world and provide incredible opportunities to play on the big stage. It also was almost snatched away from him not once but twice due to a car accident and an early cancer diagnosis. Throughout it all, Charlie has put in the hard yards and never quit, even when he wanted to. Dive into the incredible story that is, Charlie Davies. The native New Englander embodies the word resilience. From the age of 8, Charlie Davies knew he wanted to be a professional soccer player. It was a 1994 World Cup game that sparked that dream, but little did he know his career would bring him around the world and provide incredible opportunities to play on the big stage. It also was almost snatched away from him not once but twice due to a car accident and an early cancer diagnosis. Throughout it all, Charlie has put in the hard yards and never quit, even when he wanted to. Dive into the incredible story that is, Charlie Davies.

]]> 3429 James Haskell - England & Lions Flanker, DJ, Author and more. Often imitated, never duplicated. James Haskell joins Mags to let us in on an incredible career and an incredibly busy life after rugby. He's an author of two books, with one more on the way, a DJ, and is often found touring the UK doing live shows. We learn about his favorite tour, what it took for him to get where he is, and how he's dealt with critics in the past. You don't want to miss this episode! Thu, 13 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks James Haskell makes his US podcast debut on FCC as he shines light on what he's been up to since he's retired from the sport. Often imitated, never duplicated. James Haskell joins Mags to let us in on an incredible career and an incredibly busy life after rugby. He's an author of two books, with one more on the way, a DJ, and is often found touring the UK doing live shows. We learn about his favorite tour, what it took for him to get where he is, and how he's dealt with critics in the past. You don't want to miss this episode! Often imitated, never duplicated. James Haskell joins Mags to let us in on an incredible career and an incredibly busy life after rugby. He's an author of two books, with one more on the way, a DJ, and is often found touring the UK doing live shows. We learn about his favorite tour, what it took for him to get where he is, and how he's dealt with critics in the past. You don't want to miss this episode!

]]> 3585 Courte Jeske - Executive VP of the USL Court Jeske, the astute and entrepreneurial sports executive joins the pod to talk about his time at USA rugby, what it was like as the CEO of Nashville Soccer Club, as well as growing the MLS and USA Soccer. His wealth of experience taking a vastly growing sport like soccer to bigger stages in the United States provides an incredible template for MLR leaders to work off of. Thu, 06 Jan 2022 18:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Court Jeske is currently the EVP of the United Soccer Leagues and has over 20 years of experience working with both individual sports teams and leagues. Court Jeske, the astute and entrepreneurial sports executive joins the pod to talk about his time at USA rugby, what it was like as the CEO of Nashville Soccer Club, as well as growing the MLS and USA Soccer. His wealth of experience taking a vastly growing sport like soccer to bigger stages in the United States provides an incredible template for MLR leaders to work off of. Court Jeske, the astute and entrepreneurial sports executive joins the pod to talk about his time at USA rugby, what it was like as the CEO of Nashville Soccer Club, as well as growing the MLS and USA Soccer. His wealth of experience taking a vastly growing sport like soccer to bigger stages in the United States provides an incredible template for MLR leaders to work off of.

]]> 2752 Jared Orton - President, Savannah Bananas Jared Orton is the President of the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that has caught the attention of millions all over the country. Best known for their bright yellow uniforms, players introduce themselves as they walk up to the plate, and yes, of course, the Banana Nanas. But in order to create such a fanfare, Jared and Mags discuss what it takes to build a fan-first organization, the intricacies of "banana ball", and how Chic-fil-a has instilled all sorts of lessons into Jared's life. Thu, 16 Dec 2021 17:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks The Savannah Bananas are a collegiate summer league baseball team that are known for their whacky player entrances, dancing first base coach, and just all around good time. Jared Orton is the President of the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that has caught the attention of millions all over the country. Best known for their bright yellow uniforms, players introduce themselves as they walk up to the plate, and yes, of course, the Banana Nanas. But in order to create such a fanfare, Jared and Mags discuss what it takes to build a fan-first organization, the intricacies of "banana ball", and how Chic-fil-a has instilled all sorts of lessons into Jared's life. Jared Orton is the President of the Savannah Bananas, a baseball team that has caught the attention of millions all over the country. Best known for their bright yellow uniforms, players introduce themselves as they walk up to the plate, and yes, of course, the Banana Nanas. But in order to create such a fanfare, Jared and Mags discuss what it takes to build a fan-first organization, the intricacies of "banana ball", and how Chic-fil-a has instilled all sorts of lessons into Jared's life.

]]> 3394 George Killebrew 2.0 - MLR Commissioner Major League Rugby had an incredibly successful 2021. All 99 matches were played with zero cancellations with rapidly growing TV viewers and a lot of that had to do with leadership from MLR Commissioner George Killebrew. Tune in as Mags sits down with George to discuss the season gone by, what it takes to grow a blossoming rugby league in the US, and even get a few tips on building a championship side on and off the pitch. Full Contact CEO is back for a very exciting and jam-packed Season 3. Wed, 08 Dec 2021 16:00:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks MLR Commissioner George Killebrew comes back on Full Contact CEO to talk about the new season ahead, how to build a winning organization, and finding that perfect balance of rugby and entertainment for the entire fanbase. Major League Rugby had an incredibly successful 2021. All 99 matches were played with zero cancellations with rapidly growing TV viewers and a lot of that had to do with leadership from MLR Commissioner George Killebrew. Tune in as Mags sits down with George to discuss the season gone by, what it takes to grow a blossoming rugby league in the US, and even get a few tips on building a championship side on and off the pitch. Full Contact CEO is back for a very exciting and jam-packed Season 3. Major League Rugby had an incredibly successful 2021. All 99 matches were played with zero cancellations with rapidly growing TV viewers and a lot of that had to do with leadership from MLR Commissioner George Killebrew. Tune in as Mags sits down with George to discuss the season gone by, what it takes to grow a blossoming rugby league in the US, and even get a few tips on building a championship side on and off the pitch. Full Contact CEO is back for a very exciting and jam-packed Season 3.

]]> 3119 Jenn Lever – President of Baxter Brewing Co and Operations Management Guru In this episode of Full Contact CEO Alex Magleby welcomes the President of Baxter Brewing Co, one of Maine’s largest brewers, if not the tastiest beer, Jenn Lever.  Jenn shares operations management tips and as importantly dives into mentorship, people management, and building a world-class company. Jenn and Alex get stuck into all the parts of growing as CEOs of two humble, hard-working, and free-spirited companies. Both draw on their glory days as high school student body presidents, how best not to operate folk lifts, and who would best wrestle a grizzle. This is a must listen episode on paths to leadership, how to best manage up, down, and over, and the future of great tasting beer!  Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:33:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Full Contact CEO Alex Magleby welcomes the President of Baxter Brewing Co, one of Maine’s largest brewers, if not the tastiest beer, Jenn Lever. The two share operations management tips and as importantly dive into mentorship, people management, and growing as the CEOs of two humble, hard-working, and free-spirited companies. In this episode of Full Contact CEO Alex Magleby welcomes the President of Baxter Brewing Co, one of Maine’s largest brewers, if not the tastiest beer, Jenn Lever.  Jenn shares operations management tips and as importantly dives into mentorship, people management, and building a world-class company. Jenn and Alex get stuck into all the parts of growing as CEOs of two humble, hard-working, and free-spirited companies. Both draw on their glory days as high school student body presidents, how best not to operate folk lifts, and who would best wrestle a grizzle. This is a must listen episode on paths to leadership, how to best manage up, down, and over, and the future of great tasting beer!  In this episode of Full Contact CEO Alex Magleby welcomes the President of Baxter Brewing Co, one of Maine’s largest brewers, if not the tastiest beer, Jenn Lever. 

Jenn shares operations management tips and as importantly dives into mentorship, people management, and building a world-class company. Jenn and Alex get stuck into all the parts of growing as CEOs of two humble, hard-working, and free-spirited companies.

Both draw on their glory days as high school student body presidents, how best not to operate folk lifts, and who would best wrestle a grizzle. This is a must listen episode on paths to leadership, how to best manage up, down, and over, and the future of great tasting beer! 

]]> 2583 Walter Palmer – Executive, Athlete Advocate, former NBA & European Pro, and former NBA Players Association Deputy Executive Director In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time athletes’ rights advocate and former pro basketball player for the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, and many European clubs, as well as founder and executive for multiple players’ associations, Walter Palmer.  The two discuss Walter’s amazing journey from high school drama class to 33rd overall NBA pick, to his many, many years dedicated to improving athlete conditions in multiple sporting organizations including serving for a time as the NBA Players Association’s Deputy Executive Director of International Development and Marketing.  Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:33:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Full Contact CEO Alex Magleby welcomes long time athletes’ rights advocate and former pro basketball player for the Jazz, Mavericks, and many European clubs, as well as founder and executive for multiple players’ associations, Walter Palmer. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time athletes’ rights advocate and former pro basketball player for the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, and many European clubs, as well as founder and executive for multiple players’ associations, Walter Palmer.  The two discuss Walter’s amazing journey from high school drama class to 33rd overall NBA pick, to his many, many years dedicated to improving athlete conditions in multiple sporting organizations including serving for a time as the NBA Players Association’s Deputy Executive Director of International Development and Marketing.  In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time athletes’ rights advocate and former pro basketball player for the Utah Jazz, Dallas Mavericks, and many European clubs, as well as founder and executive for multiple players’ associations, Walter Palmer. 

The two discuss Walter’s amazing journey from high school drama class to 33rd overall NBA pick, to his many, many years dedicated to improving athlete conditions in multiple sporting organizations including serving for a time as the NBA Players Association’s Deputy Executive Director of International Development and Marketing. 

]]> 4376 Andy Palmer – Serial Entrepreneur, CEO Tamr, founder Koa Labs, focused on mission-driven start-ups In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Tamr, founder Koa Labs, data scientist, venture capitalist, rugby superhero, mentor to many, keeper of thee table at Henrietta’s, over 50 companies started, Bowdoin Rugby, Boston RFC alum, and overall amazing human, Andy Palmer.  Andy was the first ever Angel Investor of the Year award recipient from the New England Venture Capital Association.  The two discuss Andy’s mission-driven investment philosophies, data-management for companies big and small, and of course mentorship, leadership, and the future of sports-business. Join us on this must listen on life as entrepreneurs, the key differences between Cambridge and Silicon Valley, and to learn how to best hire the right management teams!  Fri, 30 Apr 2021 02:33:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks Full Contact CEO Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Tamr, founder Koa Labs, venture capitalist, rugby superhero, mentor to many, keeper of thee table at Henrietta’s, over 50 companies started, Bowdoin Rugby, Boston RFC alum, and overall amazing human, Andy Palmer. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Tamr, founder Koa Labs, data scientist, venture capitalist, rugby superhero, mentor to many, keeper of thee table at Henrietta’s, over 50 companies started, Bowdoin Rugby, Boston RFC alum, and overall amazing human, Andy Palmer.  Andy was the first ever Angel Investor of the Year award recipient from the New England Venture Capital Association.  The two discuss Andy’s mission-driven investment philosophies, data-management for companies big and small, and of course mentorship, leadership, and the future of sports-business. Join us on this must listen on life as entrepreneurs, the key differences between Cambridge and Silicon Valley, and to learn how to best hire the right management teams!  In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur, co-founder and CEO of Tamr, founder Koa Labs, data scientist, venture capitalist, rugby superhero, mentor to many, keeper of thee table at Henrietta’s, over 50 companies started, Bowdoin Rugby, Boston RFC alum, and overall amazing human, Andy Palmer. 

Andy was the first ever Angel Investor of the Year award recipient from the New England Venture Capital Association. 

The two discuss Andy’s mission-driven investment philosophies, data-management for companies big and small, and of course mentorship, leadership, and the future of sports-business. Join us on this must listen on life as entrepreneurs, the key differences between Cambridge and Silicon Valley, and to learn how to best hire the right management teams! 

]]> 3285 Ian Frenette – Long-Time Sports Executive, at the NBA’s Boston Celtics, the PGA, and current President of Cannons Lacrosse Club of the Premier Lacrosse League. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time sports business leader, Ian Frenette, with extensive executive level experiences in the NBA, PGA, and pro lacrosse as current president of the former MLL Champions, and now Premier Lacrosse League team, Cannons Lacrosse Club.  The two discuss the MLL to PLL transition, managing a team successfully, and the keys to delivering on the non-negotiables of successfully leading sports-entertainment companies. The episode quickly winds through going from growing up in a small Nova Scotia town to running sponsorships for a premier NBA franchise to leading the growth of the Boston Cannons organization. Join us on this insightful journey on lessons in sports-entertainment, management, the importance of winning, and how these could affect the fast-growing Major League Rugby competition and Alex’s Free Jacks.  Tue, 02 Feb 2021 10:02:10 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time sports business leader, Ian Frenette, with extensive executive level experiences in the NBA, PGA, and pro lacrosse, as current president of the former MLL Champions and now PLL team Cannons Lacrosse Club. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time sports business leader, Ian Frenette, with extensive executive level experiences in the NBA, PGA, and pro lacrosse as current president of the former MLL Champions, and now Premier Lacrosse League team, Cannons Lacrosse Club.  The two discuss the MLL to PLL transition, managing a team successfully, and the keys to delivering on the non-negotiables of successfully leading sports-entertainment companies. The episode quickly winds through going from growing up in a small Nova Scotia town to running sponsorships for a premier NBA franchise to leading the growth of the Boston Cannons organization. Join us on this insightful journey on lessons in sports-entertainment, management, the importance of winning, and how these could affect the fast-growing Major League Rugby competition and Alex’s Free Jacks.  In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes long time sports business leader, Ian Frenette, with extensive executive level experiences in the NBA, PGA, and pro lacrosse as current president of the former MLL Champions, and now Premier Lacrosse League team, Cannons Lacrosse Club. 


The two discuss the MLL to PLL transition, managing a team successfully, and the keys to delivering on the non-negotiables of successfully leading sports-entertainment companies. The episode quickly winds through going from growing up in a small Nova Scotia town to running sponsorships for a premier NBA franchise to leading the growth of the Boston Cannons organization. Join us on this insightful journey on lessons in sports-entertainment, management, the importance of winning, and how these could affect the fast-growing Major League Rugby competition and Alex’s Free Jacks. 

]]> 3812 Keith Wood – World Rugby Hall of Famer, TV Commentator, and former Ireland Captain and British & Irish Lion In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes All-rugby legend, media personality, and entrepreneur, Keith Wood. Keith captained Ireland and the Harlequins over a prolific World Rugby Hall of Fame career that included two tours with the British & Irish Lions, iRB Player of the Year honors, and holding for many years a world record of full international test tries scored by a hooker. After retiring from rugby Keith founded W2 Consulting specializing in sponsorship planning and marketing implementation, working with global brands such as Mastercard, Nike, Diageo, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rabobank. Keith long worked as a rugby commentator for the BBC and writes in The Daily Telegraph.  The two discuss the great evolution of amateurism to professionalism, leadership, player welfare and star power, and the future of sports-business. Join on this hilarious and must listen to hear about Keith and Alex’s experiences transitioning through the international player ranks, life as entrepreneurs, and to learn how Keith feels about his many nicknames!  Thu, 28 Jan 2021 18:11:24 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes All-rugby legend, media personality, and entrepreneur, Keith Wood. Keith captained Ireland and the Harlequins over a prolific World Rugby Hall of Fame career that included two tours with the British & Irish Lions, iRB Player of the Year honors, and holding for many years a world record of 15 full international test tries scored by a hooker. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes All-rugby legend, media personality, and entrepreneur, Keith Wood. Keith captained Ireland and the Harlequins over a prolific World Rugby Hall of Fame career that included two tours with the British & Irish Lions, iRB Player of the Year honors, and holding for many years a world record of full international test tries scored by a hooker. After retiring from rugby Keith founded W2 Consulting specializing in sponsorship planning and marketing implementation, working with global brands such as Mastercard, Nike, Diageo, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rabobank. Keith long worked as a rugby commentator for the BBC and writes in The Daily Telegraph.  The two discuss the great evolution of amateurism to professionalism, leadership, player welfare and star power, and the future of sports-business. Join on this hilarious and must listen to hear about Keith and Alex’s experiences transitioning through the international player ranks, life as entrepreneurs, and to learn how Keith feels about his many nicknames!  In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes All-rugby legend, media personality, and entrepreneur, Keith Wood. Keith captained Ireland and the Harlequins over a prolific World Rugby Hall of Fame career that included two tours with the British & Irish Lions, iRB Player of the Year honors, and holding for many years a world record of full international test tries scored by a hooker. After retiring from rugby Keith founded W2 Consulting specializing in sponsorship planning and marketing implementation, working with global brands such as Mastercard, Nike, Diageo, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rabobank. Keith long worked as a rugby commentator for the BBC and writes in The Daily Telegraph. 

The two discuss the great evolution of amateurism to professionalism, leadership, player welfare and star power, and the future of sports-business. Join on this hilarious and must listen to hear about Keith and Alex’s experiences transitioning through the international player ranks, life as entrepreneurs, and to learn how Keith feels about his many nicknames! 

]]> 3900 Tony Vainuku - Emmy Award Winning Filmmaker, Director, and Entrepreneur In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Emmy Award winning filmmaker, director, and entrepreneur, Tony Vainuku. Alex and Tony met in little league football and grew up together, making this a very fun and personal episode. The duo discuss their upbringing, Tony’s transition from high school football to filmmaking, the making of Tony’s documentary, “In Football We Trust”, football in Polynesian culture, and knowing your target audience. Tony also gives us a sneak peek into some of his current and future projects. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts Mon, 12 Oct 2020 22:19:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Emmy Award winning filmmaker, director, entrepreneur, and long time friend - Tony Vainuku. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Emmy Award winning filmmaker, director, and entrepreneur, Tony Vainuku. Alex and Tony met in little league football and grew up together, making this a very fun and personal episode. The duo discuss their upbringing, Tony’s transition from high school football to filmmaking, the making of Tony’s documentary, “In Football We Trust”, football in Polynesian culture, and knowing your target audience. Tony also gives us a sneak peek into some of his current and future projects. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Emmy Award winning filmmaker, director, and entrepreneur, Tony Vainuku. Alex and Tony met in little league football and grew up together, making this a very fun and personal episode. The duo discuss their upbringing, Tony’s transition from high school football to filmmaking, the making of Tony’s documentary, “In Football We Trust”, football in Polynesian culture, and knowing your target audience. Tony also gives us a sneak peek into some of his current and future projects.


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]]> 3034 Charlie Schewe - Delta's Director for New England Sales In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Director of New England Sales for Delta Air Lines, with over 25 years of experience in the airline and travel industry, Charlie Schewe. In this jam-packed episode, Charlie gives us a unique inside look at one of our elite corporate partners, Delta Air Lines. The duo discuss adapting to macro shifts in the airline industry, a collaborative and humble company culture, creating healthy codes to live by, and how Delta is charting their own path in the industry. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts Tue, 06 Oct 2020 14:47:18 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Director of New England Sales for Delta Air Lines, with over 25 years of experience in the airline and travel industry - Charlie Schewe In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Director of New England Sales for Delta Air Lines, with over 25 years of experience in the airline and travel industry, Charlie Schewe. In this jam-packed episode, Charlie gives us a unique inside look at one of our elite corporate partners, Delta Air Lines. The duo discuss adapting to macro shifts in the airline industry, a collaborative and humble company culture, creating healthy codes to live by, and how Delta is charting their own path in the industry. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Director of New England Sales for Delta Air Lines, with over 25 years of experience in the airline and travel industry, Charlie Schewe. In this jam-packed episode, Charlie gives us a unique inside look at one of our elite corporate partners, Delta Air Lines. The duo discuss adapting to macro shifts in the airline industry, a collaborative and humble company culture, creating healthy codes to live by, and how Delta is charting their own path in the industry.


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]]> 2057 Sandy Brown - Commissioner of Major League Lacrosse In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Commissioner of Major League Lacrosse, former CEO of One World Sports, former President of Sports at Univision, and all-around accomplished sports and television executive with over 20 years of leadership experience - Alexander “Sandy” Brown. In this exciting episode, Alex and Sandy discuss the importance of the fan experience, the future of sports broadcasting, as well as e-sports strategy and adapting to changes surrounding Covid-19. You will also learn how Sandy manages the different functions of being a commissioner and an inside look at potentialy expanding MLL. Tune in for an action packed, informational episode - you won’t want to miss this!  The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts Tue, 15 Sep 2020 19:48:33 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Commissioner of Major League Lacrosse, former CEO of One World Sports, former President of Sports at Univision, and all-around accomplished sports and television executive with over 20 years of leadership experience - Alexander “Sandy” Brown. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Commissioner of Major League Lacrosse, former CEO of One World Sports, former President of Sports at Univision, and all-around accomplished sports and television executive with over 20 years of leadership experience - Alexander “Sandy” Brown. In this exciting episode, Alex and Sandy discuss the importance of the fan experience, the future of sports broadcasting, as well as e-sports strategy and adapting to changes surrounding Covid-19. You will also learn how Sandy manages the different functions of being a commissioner and an inside look at potentialy expanding MLL. Tune in for an action packed, informational episode - you won’t want to miss this!  The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the Commissioner of Major League Lacrosse, former CEO of One World Sports, former President of Sports at Univision, and all-around accomplished sports and television executive with over 20 years of leadership experience - Alexander “Sandy” Brown. In this exciting episode, Alex and Sandy discuss the importance of the fan experience, the future of sports broadcasting, as well as e-sports strategy and adapting to changes surrounding Covid-19. You will also learn how Sandy manages the different functions of being a commissioner and an inside look at potentialy expanding MLL. Tune in for an action packed, informational episode - you won’t want to miss this! 


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]]> 2510 Alexi Pappas- Long Distance Athlete, Filmmaker, Actor, and Writer In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes fellow Dartmouth alumni, Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer, Alexi Pappas. The duo talk about Alexi’s transition from the East Coast to the West Coast, her Olympic experience, running as a team sport, as well as her roles in feature films, “Olympic Dreams” and “TRACKTOWN”. Join Alex for more on life beyond being an olympic athlete in this empowering and inspiring conversation. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts Tue, 08 Sep 2020 16:19:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes fellow Dartmouth alumni, Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer, Alexi Pappas In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes fellow Dartmouth alumni, Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer, Alexi Pappas. The duo talk about Alexi’s transition from the East Coast to the West Coast, her Olympic experience, running as a team sport, as well as her roles in feature films, “Olympic Dreams” and “TRACKTOWN”. Join Alex for more on life beyond being an olympic athlete in this empowering and inspiring conversation. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes fellow Dartmouth alumni, Olympic runner and award-winning actor and writer, Alexi Pappas. The duo talk about Alexi’s transition from the East Coast to the West Coast, her Olympic experience, running as a team sport, as well as her roles in feature films, “Olympic Dreams” and “TRACKTOWN”. Join Alex for more on life beyond being an olympic athlete in this empowering and inspiring conversation.


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]]> 2240 Anne Sugar - Executive Coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and MIT Guest Lecturer In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes executive coach and speaker Anne Sugar, who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. The two talk about leadership, what drives team motivation and productivity, as well as how to strategically delegate within an organization. Anne and Alex also dive into company culture, the importance of taking a mental break, and how we could all benefit from a phone call, and a little less Zoom - it’s an absolute must-listen!  The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts Tue, 01 Sep 2020 23:31:35 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes executive coach and speaker, Anne Sugar, who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes executive coach and speaker Anne Sugar, who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. The two talk about leadership, what drives team motivation and productivity, as well as how to strategically delegate within an organization. Anne and Alex also dive into company culture, the importance of taking a mental break, and how we could all benefit from a phone call, and a little less Zoom - it’s an absolute must-listen!  The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes executive coach and speaker Anne Sugar, who has advised top leaders at companies including TripAdvisor, Sanofi Genzyme, and Havas. Anne serves as an executive coach for Harvard Business School Executive Education and has guest lectured at MIT. The two talk about leadership, what drives team motivation and productivity, as well as how to strategically delegate within an organization. Anne and Alex also dive into company culture, the importance of taking a mental break, and how we could all benefit from a phone call, and a little less Zoom - it’s an absolute must-listen! 


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]]> 3648 George Killebrew - Commissioner, Major League Rugby and former EVP and CRO of the Dallas Mavericks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the former Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Major League Rugby’s new League Commissioner - George Killebrew. Tune in for an action-packed lineup of topics; including the growth of MLR, how rugby is disrupting the US sports landscape, and how teams across the league are building communities of raving rugby fans. This is a can't-miss deep dive and behind the scenes take on MLR. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts Wed, 19 Aug 2020 15:51:50 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the former Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Major League Rugby’s new League Commissioner - George Killebrew. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the former Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Major League Rugby’s new League Commissioner - George Killebrew. Tune in for an action-packed lineup of topics; including the growth of MLR, how rugby is disrupting the US sports landscape, and how teams across the league are building communities of raving rugby fans. This is a can't-miss deep dive and behind the scenes take on MLR. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes the former Executive Vice President and Chief Revenue Officer of the NBA’s Dallas Mavericks, and Major League Rugby’s new League Commissioner - George Killebrew. Tune in for an action-packed lineup of topics; including the growth of MLR, how rugby is disrupting the US sports landscape, and how teams across the league are building communities of raving rugby fans. This is a can't-miss deep dive and behind the scenes take on MLR.


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]]> 2696 Conor Brooks, Retired MLB Pitcher - Current Professional Scout for the NY Mets In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Conor Brooks professional scout for the New York Mets to talk about building player relationships on and off the field. It is an action-packed episode with fastballs and the COVID curveball thrown at the MLB. The two talk about scouting and recruiting the best players at the professional level, much like recruiting and building the best team in business. Relationships are key, knowing the players beyond who they are on the pitch, and how important this is to building culture. Join Alex for an insider's take on professional baseball and the unique challenges the league is facing - it's a must-listen episode! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts Tue, 18 Aug 2020 01:28:30 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Conor Brooks, retired MLB pitcher and professional scout for the New York Mets to talk about building player relationships on and off the field, as well as unique challenges the league is facing. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Conor Brooks professional scout for the New York Mets to talk about building player relationships on and off the field. It is an action-packed episode with fastballs and the COVID curveball thrown at the MLB. The two talk about scouting and recruiting the best players at the professional level, much like recruiting and building the best team in business. Relationships are key, knowing the players beyond who they are on the pitch, and how important this is to building culture. Join Alex for an insider's take on professional baseball and the unique challenges the league is facing - it's a must-listen episode! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Website Link: https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Conor Brooks professional scout for the New York Mets to talk about building player relationships on and off the field. It is an action-packed episode with fastballs and the COVID curveball thrown at the MLB. The two talk about scouting and recruiting the best players at the professional level, much like recruiting and building the best team in business. Relationships are key, knowing the players beyond who they are on the pitch, and how important this is to building culture. Join Alex for an insider's take on professional baseball and the unique challenges the league is facing - it's a must-listen episode!


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]]> 2305 Andrew Hawkins, 6 Season NFL Vet-Emmy nominated Host of ESPN-EP of Oscar winning Hair Love- Exec at Uninterrupted-CoCreator of ThomaHawkShow Podcast In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Andrew Hawkins, Executive and Host at Uninterrupted; an athlete empowerment brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. The duo talk about his transition from the big leagues to the executive ranks and his brand development off the field as a true example of what happens when opportunity meets preparation. If you’ve ever heard “no” in a response to your work, play, efforts, you simply can’t miss this! Fri, 14 Aug 2020 14:03:32 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Andrew Hawkins, Executive and Host at Uninterrupted; an athlete empowerment brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Andrew Hawkins, Executive and Host at Uninterrupted; an athlete empowerment brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. The duo talk about his transition from the big leagues to the executive ranks and his brand development off the field as a true example of what happens when opportunity meets preparation. If you’ve ever heard “no” in a response to your work, play, efforts, you simply can’t miss this! In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Andrew Hawkins, Executive and Host at Uninterrupted; an athlete empowerment brand founded by LeBron James and Maverick Carter, and former wide receiver for the Cleveland Browns. The duo talk about his transition from the big leagues to the executive ranks and his brand development off the field as a true example of what happens when opportunity meets preparation. If you’ve ever heard “no” in a response to your work, play, efforts, you simply can’t miss this!

]]> 2798 Allison Fillmore, Executive Director TOUR Championship at the PGA TOUR In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Allison Fillmore, Executive Director TOUR Championship at the PGA TOUR. In this insider's take on the PGA Tour, Allison shares what the landscape of pro golf looks like during a global pandemic, the importance of communities in building fan engagement, and a really cool story of meeting Tiger Woods during her first sports internship as a sports broadcaster at 18 years old. Mon, 10 Aug 2020 15:05:00 -0000 full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Allison Fillmore, Executive Director TOUR Championship at the PGA TOUR to talk about pro golf during COVID, building fan engagement, and meeting Tiger Woods In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Allison Fillmore, Executive Director TOUR Championship at the PGA TOUR. In this insider's take on the PGA Tour, Allison shares what the landscape of pro golf looks like during a global pandemic, the importance of communities in building fan engagement, and a really cool story of meeting Tiger Woods during her first sports internship as a sports broadcaster at 18 years old. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Allison Fillmore, Executive Director TOUR Championship at the PGA TOUR. In this insider's take on the PGA Tour, Allison shares what the landscape of pro golf looks like during a global pandemic, the importance of communities in building fan engagement, and a really cool story of meeting Tiger Woods during her first sports internship as a sports broadcaster at 18 years old.

]]> 2518 Harry Douglas IV, 10 year NFL Vet and Radio Show Host on Building a Winning Team https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Harry Douglas IV, 10 Year NFL vet, Radio show host, and home chef extraordinaire. This is an energetic conversation on preparation and professionalism in sports, how athletes should think about transitioning from sports to a career off the field, and the impact of a strong core in building successful teams and a culture of winning. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Wed, 05 Aug 2020 18:11:31 -0000 Harry Douglas IV, 10 year NFL Vet and Radio Show Host on Building a Winning Team full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Harry Douglas IV, 10 Year NFL vet, Radio show host, and home chef extraordinaire to talk about the importance of building a strong core team to build a winning culture In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Harry Douglas IV, 10 Year NFL vet, Radio show host, and home chef extraordinaire. This is an energetic conversation on preparation and professionalism in sports, how athletes should think about transitioning from sports to a career off the field, and the impact of a strong core in building successful teams and a culture of winning. The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Harry Douglas IV, 10 Year NFL vet, Radio show host, and home chef extraordinaire. This is an energetic conversation on preparation and professionalism in sports, how athletes should think about transitioning from sports to a career off the field, and the impact of a strong core in building successful teams and a culture of winning.

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]]> 2334 no Doug Lemov, International Best-selling Author of Teach Like a Champion on Learning in Sports https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Doug Lemov, International Bestselling Author of Teach Like a Champion. Today’s conversation is unlike any other - we talk about the art of sports coaching, how to educate a new audience about rugby, importance of a shared vocabulary for a sports team, and creating a high performance culture. Don’t miss this! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:25:07 -0000 Doug Lemov, International Best-selling Author of Teach Like a Champion on Learning in Sports full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Doug Lemov, International Best-selling Author of Teach Like a Champion to talk about coaching, learning, and building a high performance culture. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Doug Lemov, International Bestselling Author of Teach Like a Champion. Today’s conversation is unlike any other - we talk about the art of sports coaching, how to educate a new audience about rugby, importance of a shared vocabulary for a sports team, and creating a high performance culture. Don’t miss this! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Doug Lemov, International Bestselling Author of Teach Like a Champion. Today’s conversation is unlike any other - we talk about the art of sports coaching, how to educate a new audience about rugby, importance of a shared vocabulary for a sports team, and creating a high performance culture. Don’t miss this!

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]]> 3040 Nate Ebner, 3 Time Super Bowl Champion & and Co-Owner of the Free Jacks on The Life of a Professional Athlete https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Nate Ebner, 3 time Super Bowl Champion, Olympian, and a Co-owner of the New England Free Jacks. This conversation gives a rare inside glimpse into the life of a professional athlete, what are the qualities of good teammates and how a team can identify them, and how athletes maximize success and how teams can support them. This is a super raw and authentic conversation you would not want to miss! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Fri, 31 Jul 2020 16:22:43 -0000 Nate Ebner, 3 Time Super Bowl Champion & and Co-Owner of the Free Jacks on The Life of a Professional Athlete full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Nate Ebner, 3-time Super Bowl Champion, and a Co-owner of the New England Free Jacks, for an in-depth discussion on the life of a professional athlete. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Nate Ebner, 3 time Super Bowl Champion, Olympian, and a Co-owner of the New England Free Jacks. This conversation gives a rare inside glimpse into the life of a professional athlete, what are the qualities of good teammates and how a team can identify them, and how athletes maximize success and how teams can support them. This is a super raw and authentic conversation you would not want to miss! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Nate Ebner, 3 time Super Bowl Champion, Olympian, and a Co-owner of the New England Free Jacks. This conversation gives a rare inside glimpse into the life of a professional athlete, what are the qualities of good teammates and how a team can identify them, and how athletes maximize success and how teams can support them. This is a super raw and authentic conversation you would not want to miss!

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]]> 3616 Tiger Shaw, President & CEO of the US Ski & Snowboard Association on the Inner workings of a National Sports Governing Body https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Tiger Shaw, President & CEO of the US Ski & Snowboard Association, entrepreneur, and Sports Illustrated 50 Greatest Sports Figures in 1999. Today’s conversation is packed with gems - building a grassroots community to grow the sport, USSAs efforts in diversity, the beauty and uniqueness of sports as content, and USSA’s podium potential at the Olympics. This episode offers a rare inside look at a National Governing Body - listen now! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 17:44:28 -0000 Tiger Shaw, President & CEO of the US Ski & Snowboard Association on the Inner workings of a National Sports Governing Body full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Tiger Shaw, President & CEO of the US Ski & Snowboard Association to pull back the curtain on how a National Sports Governing Body operates. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Tiger Shaw, President & CEO of the US Ski & Snowboard Association, entrepreneur, and Sports Illustrated 50 Greatest Sports Figures in 1999. Today’s conversation is packed with gems - building a grassroots community to grow the sport, USSAs efforts in diversity, the beauty and uniqueness of sports as content, and USSA’s podium potential at the Olympics. This episode offers a rare inside look at a National Governing Body - listen now! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Tiger Shaw, President & CEO of the US Ski & Snowboard Association, entrepreneur, and Sports Illustrated 50 Greatest Sports Figures in 1999. Today’s conversation is packed with gems - building a grassroots community to grow the sport, USSAs efforts in diversity, the beauty and uniqueness of sports as content, and USSA’s podium potential at the Olympics. This episode offers a rare inside look at a National Governing Body - listen now!

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]]> 3119 Courtney Banghart, Head Coach UNC Women’s Basketball on Leadership https://www.freejacks.com/podcasts In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Courtney Banghart, UNC Women’s Basketball Coach, Naismith National Coach of the Year, and an almost reality TV star. Today’s conversation is packed with gems - what does leadership in sports mean and how to prepare players and staff to be leaders, the importance of culture in building a winning habit, and how college sports are adapting to life after COVID. Alex and Courtney also shed light on how being a head coach is like being a CEO. This episode is incredibly interesting and inspiring - tune in to listen! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Thu, 30 Jul 2020 15:40:14 -0000 Courtney Banghart, Head Coach UNC Women’s Basketball on Leadership full The New England Free Jacks In this episode of Full Contact CEO, Alex Magleby welcomes Courtney Banghart, Head Coach of UNC Women’s Basketball to talk about how being a head coach is much like being a CEO. In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Courtney Banghart, UNC Women’s Basketball Coach, Naismith National Coach of the Year, and an almost reality TV star. Today’s conversation is packed with gems - what does leadership in sports mean and how to prepare players and staff to be leaders, the importance of culture in building a winning habit, and how college sports are adapting to life after COVID. Alex and Courtney also shed light on how being a head coach is like being a CEO. This episode is incredibly interesting and inspiring - tune in to listen! The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ In this episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes Courtney Banghart, UNC Women’s Basketball Coach, Naismith National Coach of the Year, and an almost reality TV star. Today’s conversation is packed with gems - what does leadership in sports mean and how to prepare players and staff to be leaders, the importance of culture in building a winning habit, and how college sports are adapting to life after COVID. Alex and Courtney also shed light on how being a head coach is like being a CEO. This episode is incredibly interesting and inspiring - tune in to listen!

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]]> 2295 Mike Rabil, Co-Founder & CEO of Premier Lacrosse League on Building Teams and Culture https://anchor.fm/fullcontactceo/episodes/Mike-Rabil--Co-Founder--CEO-of-Premier-Lacrosse-League-on-Building-Teams-and-Culture-eh4jad In the first episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Premier Lacrosse League - Mike Rabil. We have an action-packed conversation in store for you - starting with how a guy who ran a gym went on to own a professional lacrosse league to PLL’s biggest failures so far and what Mike has learned from them. The two executives discuss the importance of culture in a startup sports league and how to build it the right way. Let’s dive in, just days ahead of the 2020 PLL Championship Series, a fanless, quarantined single-elimination tournament where the league's seven teams will compete in a fourteen-game group play format. Turn up the volume on this one! Premier Lacrosse League: https://premierlacrosseleague.com The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ Thu, 23 Jul 2020 12:25:33 -0000 full 1 The New England Free Jacks <p><strong>In the first episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Premier Lacrosse League - Mike Rabil. We have an action-packed conversation in store for you - starting with how a guy who ran a gym went on to own a professional lacrosse league to PLL’s biggest failures so far and what Mike has learned from them. The two executives discuss the importance of culture in a startup sports league and how to build it the right way. Let’s dive in, just days ahead of the 2020 PLL Championship Series, a fanless, quarantined single-elimination tournament where the league's seven teams will compete in a fourteen-game group play format. Turn up the volume on this one!</strong></p> <p><strong>Premier Lacrosse League: https://premierlacrosseleague.com</strong></p> <p><strong>The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com</strong></p> <p><strong>Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo</strong></p> <p><strong>Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/</strong></p> In the first episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Premier Lacrosse League - Mike Rabil. We have an action-packed conversation in store for you - starting with how a guy who ran a gym went on to own a professional lacrosse league to PLL’s biggest failures so far and what Mike has learned from them. The two executives discuss the importance of culture in a startup sports league and how to build it the right way. Let’s dive in, just days ahead of the 2020 PLL Championship Series, a fanless, quarantined single-elimination tournament where the league's seven teams will compete in a fourteen-game group play format. Turn up the volume on this one! Premier Lacrosse League: https://premierlacrosseleague.com The New England Free Jacks: https://www.freejacks.com Follow us on Twitter: https://twitter.com/fullcontactceo Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fullcontactceo/ In the first episode of Full Contact CEO, host Alex Magleby welcomes serial entrepreneur and the Co-Founder and CEO of Premier Lacrosse League - Mike Rabil. We have an action-packed conversation in store for you - starting with how a guy who ran a gym went on to own a professional lacrosse league to PLL’s biggest failures so far and what Mike has learned from them. The two executives discuss the importance of culture in a startup sports league and how to build it the right way. Let’s dive in, just days ahead of the 2020 PLL Championship Series, a fanless, quarantined single-elimination tournament where the league's seven teams will compete in a fourteen-game group play format. Turn up the volume on this one!

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]]> 2734 no Full Contact CEO - Trailer https://anchor.fm/fullcontactceo/episodes/Full-Contact-CEO---Trailer-efpjrl FULL CONTACT CEO with Alex Magleby is new podcast that takes you behind the scenes as CEO Alex Magleby navigates building a sports media and entertainment startup from the ground up. Through conversations with industry leaders, professional athletes and coaches, entrepreneurs, and investors, Alex pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment. Alex Magleby has always been a full-contact leader. On the pitch as a USA national rugby team player and coach, and now off the pitch as an executive and founder. Follow Full Contact CEO Twitter: @fullcontactceo Instagram: @fullcontactceo Follow Alex Magleby Twitter: @Alexmagleby Instagram: @amagleby Tue, 23 Jun 2020 16:52:00 -0000 trailer The New England Free Jacks <p>FULL CONTACT CEO with Alex Magleby is new podcast that takes you behind the scenes as CEO Alex Magleby navigates building a sports media and entertainment startup from the ground up. Through conversations with industry leaders, professional athletes and coaches, entrepreneurs, and investors, Alex pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment.</p><p>Alex Magleby has always been a full-contact leader. On the pitch as a USA national rugby team player and coach, and now off the pitch as an executive and founder.</p><p><strong>Follow Full Contact CEO</strong></p><p>Twitter: @fullcontactceo</p><p>Instagram: @fullcontactceo</p><p><strong>Follow Alex Magleby</strong></p><p>Twitter: @Alexmagleby</p><p>Instagram: @amagleby</p> FULL CONTACT CEO with Alex Magleby is new podcast that takes you behind the scenes as CEO Alex Magleby navigates building a sports media and entertainment startup from the ground up. Through conversations with industry leaders, professional athletes and coaches, entrepreneurs, and investors, Alex pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment. Alex Magleby has always been a full-contact leader. On the pitch as a USA national rugby team player and coach, and now off the pitch as an executive and founder. Follow Full Contact CEO Twitter: @fullcontactceo Instagram: @fullcontactceo Follow Alex Magleby Twitter: @Alexmagleby Instagram: @amagleby FULL CONTACT CEO with Alex Magleby is new podcast that takes you behind the scenes as CEO Alex Magleby navigates building a sports media and entertainment startup from the ground up. Through conversations with industry leaders, professional athletes and coaches, entrepreneurs, and investors, Alex pulls back the curtain on the business of sports, media, and entertainment.

Alex Magleby has always been a full-contact leader. On the pitch as a USA national rugby team player and coach, and now off the pitch as an executive and founder.

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