Skin in the Game

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Episodes: 20

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Sports are about more than what happens on the field. Skin in the Game takes you inside the deals, decisions, and trends driving today’s sports industry.Hosted by sports marketing expert John Cimperman and veteran sports business journalist Tim O’Shei, the weekly podcast features conversations with top level executives, athletes, journalists, entrepreneurs, and innovators from across the sports world. From NIL and media rights to professional leagues and youth sports, Skin in the Game uncovers the stories behind the scoreboard.Listen Tuesdays and 11 a.m. and Saturdays at 4 p.m. on BTPM NPR or stream anytime on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and more.

Episode Date
Why Being a Sports Fan Gets So Emotional
Sep 19, 2026
Why She’s Betting on Women’s Sports
Aug 29, 2026
Are We Ruining Youth Sports?
Aug 22, 2026
Who Really Has the Power in Sports?
Aug 15, 2026
The $2+ Billion Deal Behind the Bills' New Stadium
Aug 08, 2026
Did the World Cup Deliver? The Real Business Impact of FIFA 2026
Aug 01, 2026
What Have We Lost? David Macfarlane on the Business of Modern Sports
Jul 25, 2026
The Business Behind Pickleball’s Boom with Rusty Howes
Jul 18, 2026
Beyond the Ballcap: Bruce Popko on New Era, Global Sports Business and Building an Iconic Brand
Jul 11, 2026
A Runner's Journey: Bruce Kidd on Sport, Social Change and the Power of an Athlete's Voice
Jun 27, 2026
Building Sports Careers Online: Dr. Lynn Lashbrook on NIL, Networking and Sports Management Worldwide
Jun 13, 2026
Is Dance a Sport? Tony Bellissimo Says Absolutely.
Jun 06, 2026
A Lifetime on Ice: Bonnie Shea on Hockey, Longevity & Purpose
May 23, 2026
The Business of Sports Cards: Inside the Explosive Growth of Collectibles with Tracy Hackler
May 16, 2026
Beyond the Field: Soccer, Trust, and Opportunity for Newcomer Youth
May 09, 2026
Athletes as Media Brands: The Future of Sports Storytelling with Lars Bengston
May 02, 2026
The Future of Soccer Training is Here | Eddie Lewis on TOCA Soccer
Apr 25, 2026
The Yankees Dynasty Explained | Mike Vaccaro on Steinbrenner & Winning
Apr 18, 2026
How Sports Arenas Transform Cities: Lessons from Cleveland’s Downtown Revival
Apr 11, 2026
Why Muscle Matters: Science, Story, and Strength with Bonnie Tsui
Apr 04, 2026