ÜBER DIESE EPISODE
Episode 168 | DP & McGhee return with another episode that spans the business of sports, questions of leadership and accountability, and some decidedly unusual behavior from owners and athletes. David and Tim also welcome Amanda Gunville, a longtime sports executive, cancer thriver, and entrepreneur, who shares her career journey and the inspiration behind her new venture helping women better understand and enjoy the game of football.
🤦 Owners Doing Stupid Things — The popular recurring segment returns, with San Francisco 49ers owner Jed York taking the spotlight following a recent incident that sparked debate across the sports world. David and Tim examine the situation and the uncomfortable questions it raises about leadership, accountability, and public perception.
🏀 The WNBA's Off-Court Distractions — The league continues to deal with headlines away from the court, including Enes Kanter Freedom being ejected from a game following a confrontation with Chicago Sky player Natasha Cloud. The hosts agree they would much rather be talking about the tremendous basketball being played and the continued growth of the WNBA.
⛳ Is LIV Golf in Trouble? — DP & McGhee examine the increasingly uncertain outlook surrounding LIV Golf, including reports and speculation about the league's long-term future. David and Tim discuss what a potential restructuring—or even the league's demise—could mean for professional golf and the broader sports business landscape.
🎙️ Guest: Amanda Gunville — Longtime sports industry executive Amanda Gunville joins the show to discuss her career journey, her experience as a cancer thriver, and the lessons she's learned navigating the sports business.
- 🏈 Introducing Champera — Amanda explains her new sports education company, Champera, which helps people better understand American football strategy while building knowledge and confidence, particularly among women. She shares why she saw an opportunity to make the game more accessible and enjoyable for an audience that has historically been underserved by traditional football education.
- 🤝 Lessons from Leigh Steinberg — Amanda reflects on working with legendary sports agent Leigh Steinberg and the influence that experience had on her career, leadership style, and approach to the sports industry.
- 💡 Creating Confidence Through Sports Education — The conversation explores how understanding football strategy, terminology, and decision-making can make the game more enjoyable while giving women greater confidence participating in conversations around America's most popular sport.
Another engaging episode of Wait, What? Sportsbiz Chat with DP & McGhee combining the latest sports business headlines with an inspiring conversation about resilience, entrepreneurship, and making America's most popular sport more accessible to new audiences.
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