Kwizcast

23/06/2021

🎙Episode 12 of KWIZCAST is up and features Scott O’Neil - CEO at Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment which owns the Philadelphia 76ers and the New Jersey Devils. He has more than 25 years of experience leading NBA, NHL, and NFL organizations.

In this episode Scott reflects on his roles and responsibilities as CEO at HBSE, supporting & investing in key societal initiatives, how to build a successful corporate culture, identifying what's most important, and lasting lessons from his newly released book - “Be Where Your Feet Are".

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Scott O’Neil is one of the most respected, connected, and dynamic executives in the sports and entertainment industry. He has more than 25 years of experience leading NBA, NHL, and NFL organizations. In this episode Scott reflects on his roles and responsibilities as CEO at HBSE, supporting & ...

09/06/2021

🎙Episode 11 of KWIZCAST is up and features Brittany Summitt - a freelance producer whose portfolio includes music festivals and marquee sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and NHL Draft.

In this episode Britt describes how to be a successful freelance producer, overcoming roadblocks while standing by her creative convictions, memorable moments, working the Super Bowl, and more.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Brittany Summitt's portfolio includes music festivals and marquee sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and NHL Draft. As a freelancer, Brittany’s lifestyle allows her to feed her passion for travel and explore opportunities with a variety of creative agencies, teams, brands, and leag...

26/05/2021

🎙Episode 10 of KWIZCAST is up and features Patrick Abell - a Video Engineer and Roadie for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd. In this episode Patrick shares stories from life on the road with the legendary rockers, what a typical day looks like for a roadie, unwritten rules on the tour bus, working the festival circuit in Europe and more.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Patrick Abell is a Video Engineer and Roadie for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd. In this episode Patrick shares stories from life on the road with the legendary rockers, what a typical day looks like for a roadie, unwritten rules on the tour bus, working the festival circuit in Europ...

12/05/2021

🎙Episode 9 of KWIZCAST is up and features - Chief Executive Officer for the of the . As CEO, Keia oversees everything from strategic planning and business operations to ticket sales and revenue.

In this episode, Keia discusses her career trajectory, organizational and societal changes in the WNBA, the challenges of building a fan base while moving venues, maintaining a work/life balance, as well as the excitement surrounding the Liberty roster and the WNBA’s upcoming 25th anniversary season.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

12/05/2021

🎙Episode 9 of KWIZCAST is up and features Keia Clarke - Chief Executive Officer for the New York Liberty. As CEO, Keia oversees everything from strategic planning and business operations to ticket sales and revenue. In this episode, Keia discusses her career trajectory, organizational and societal changes in the WNBA, the challenges of building a fan base while moving venues, maintaining a work/life balance, as well as the excitement surrounding the Liberty roster and the WNBA’s upcoming 25th anniversary season.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

As the Chief Executive Officer of the WNBA’s New York Liberty, Keia Clarke oversees everything from strategic planning and business operations to ticket sales and revenue. In this episode, Keia discusses her career trajectory, organizational and societal changes in the WNBA, the challenges of buil...

05/05/2021

🎙Episode 8 of KWIZCAST is up and features Adam Pantozzi - a renowned sports and entertainment photographer whose portfolio ranges from the Grammys to the Los Angeles Lakers and includes high profile concerts from MSG to the Staples Center.

In this episode Adam reflects on photographing celebs, the challenges of concert photography, his process for shooting an NBA game, the evolving impact of social media, iconic sports photos, and “the shot that got away."

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Adam Pantozzi is a renowned sports and entertainment photographer whose portfolio ranges from the Grammys to the Los Angeles Lakers and includes high profile concerts from MSG to the Staples Center. In this episode Adam reflects on photographing celebs, the challenges of concert photography, his pro...

28/04/2021

🎙Episode 7 of KWIZCAST is up and features Go Frenchy - a TV Host, Creative Entrepreneur and 3x NBA All-Star Personality. He’s brought his charm and charisma as a host to the Harlem Globetrotters, NBA All-Star Weekend, the Grammys and VMA red carpets, and has appeared in national TV commercials for globally recognized brands.

In this episode, Frenchy talks about embracing the mic, his early days in New York City, the LA spotlight, the art of networking, staying focused, fashion, the challenges of being an influencer, his advice for future MCs and more.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Frenchy is a TV Host, Creative Entrepreneur and 3x NBA All-Star Personality. He's brought his charm and charisma as a host to the Harlem Globetrotters, NBA All-Star Weekend, the Grammys & VMA red carpets, and has appeared in national TV commercials for globally recognized brands. In this episode...

21/04/2021

🎙Episode 6 of KWIZCAST is up and features Christina Mixon, the Founder and Managing Director of Mixon Digital. Her company provides the hardware and software for sports venues around the world that generates player & team stats at games to help fans better understand and visualize sports performance data.

Christina’s expertise and innovations have been instrumental at some of the most notable sporting events worldwide including the NBA Draft & All-Star Weekend, the WNBA Draft, the NHL Games in China, and the NBA International Games.

In this episode Christina reflects on her career origins, how stats and data analytics impact sports, working large-scale events in foreign markets, as well as overcoming adversity as a female entrepreneur of color, and the advice she’d give young women looking to pursue a career in sports.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Christina Mixon is the Founder and Managing Director of Mixon Digital. Mixon Digital provides the hardware and software at sports venues around the world that generates player and team stats to help fans better understand and visualize sports performance data. In this episode Christina ref...

14/04/2021

🎙Episode 5 of KWIZCAST is up and features Kenny Albert, the only current play-by-play broadcaster who calls all four major professional sports: NFL NHL NBA MLB. He has also appeared behind the mic at six Olympic Games.

In this jam-packed episode, Kenny Albert reflects on his early beginnings, honing his craft, juggling multiple sports, memorable highlights, travel pranks, player pronunciations, his most awkward interview and more.

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07/04/2021

🎙Episode 4 of KWIZCAST is up and features Cory Miller, the Director of Event Presentation for the Dallas Cowboys!

Cory enters his 17th season with the 5X Super Bowl champions and oversees the entire game day experience at AT&T Stadium. In this episode, Cory reflects on his college education at Texas A&M, how he got into the sports world, the game day prep process, his roots as a DJ, telling stories through music, creating home field advantage, his most memorable Cowboys game and the importance of family.

🎧 Available on Apple, Spotify, Google or your favorite podcast app.

Cory Miller is the Director of Event Presentation for the Dallas Cowboys. He enters his 17th season with the 5X Super Bowl champions and oversees the entire game day experience at AT&T Stadium. In this episode, Cory reflects on his college education at Texas A&M, how he got into the sports w...

31/03/2021

🎙Episode 3 of KWIZCAST is up and features Michelle McComas, the Senior Director of Entertainment & Events for the Chicago Bulls.

Michelle is an Emmy-Award winning powerhouse in the world of live sports and entertainment production who lives by the mantra: “it’s never enough to just check the box.” In this episode Michelle reflects on her proud roots as a professional dancer, the transition from NYC to her native Chicago, her NBA All-Star highlights, producing memorable moments amidst tight deadlines, building a successful team culture, as well as championing female empowerment and the inspiring women in her life.

🎧 Available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, Google, or your favorite podcast app.

Michelle McComas is the Senior Director of Entertainment & Events for the Chicago Bulls. She is an Emmy-Award winning powerhouse in the world of live sports and entertainment production who lives by the mantra: “it’s never enough to just check the box.” In this episode Michelle reflects on...

27/03/2021

26/03/2021

🎙I'm thrilled to announce the launch of my very first podcast… KWIZCAST!

I created Kwizcast to share my love for live sports and entertainment production and give you an all-access pass into the show behind the show. Each week I’ll sit down with industry insiders and leaders in the field who work with some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment. Learn what drives these talented people and how they achieved success in some of the coolest jobs in the biz!

As for me, my own journey in live events began over 2 decades ago when I worked in entertainment for Disney, but most of it was spent at the World’s Most Famous Arena, Madison Square Garden. I’ve produced and directed over 700 sporting events including professional hockey and basketball, college hoops and college hockey, tennis, the WNBA, the World Cup of Hockey and gymnastics at the Summer Olympics.

So, whether you just love live events, are currently in the business or aspire to be one day, I invite you to join me as we go backstage into this chaotic - yet wildly thrilling – world!

is available to 🎧 at kwizcast.com and on your favorite podcast app.