𝗚𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗻 𝗙𝗶𝗲𝗹𝗱𝘀: 𝘍𝘢𝘯 𝘌𝘯𝘨𝘢𝘨𝘦𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘵, 𝘍𝘶𝘯𝘥𝘳𝘢𝘪𝘴𝘪𝘯𝘨 & 𝘍𝘢𝘷𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘵𝘦 𝘝𝘦𝘯𝘶𝘦𝘴

Episode 166 | DP & McGhee are back with another wide-ranging episode exploring the business of sports from both the front office and the fan's perspective. David and Tim examine the latest turmoil surrounding FIFA, revisit some of the most memorable sports venues they've experienced, and welcome an industry veteran whose unconventional career path has led to a new approach to helping college athletic departments generate revenue.

🏟️ The DP & McGhee Top 10 — The hosts bring back a popular segment and reveal their favorite sports venues, sharing the experiences and characteristics that make certain stadiums and arenas truly memorable.

🌍 FIFA Faces More Turmoil — The ongoing controversy surrounding Gianni Infantino and FIFA takes center stage as David and Tim discuss growing opposition from several of the sport's confederations despite a vote of confidence from FIFA's board.

💰 World Cup Host Cities Cry Foul — The hosts examine claims from several U.S. host cities that they have not received funding they expected to help offset costs associated with staging the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

🎙️ Guest: Tom Valdiserri — The CEO of TKN Sports joins DP & McGhee to discuss a new fan engagement platform designed to help college athletic departments generate incremental revenue while building deeper relationships with their supporters.

🏀 A Career Unlike Any Other — Tom shares stories from a sports business journey that includes serving as Commissioner of the Continental Basketball Association and leadership roles across multiple areas of the industry.

🐾 From Mascot to Management — In one of the more unusual career stories in sports, Tom reflects on his time as a mascot for the Chicago White Sox and the lessons he learned from seeing the business from a completely different perspective.

💡 The Future of Fan Engagement — Tom explains why direct fan relationships are becoming increasingly important and how colleges can create new revenue opportunities in an evolving landscape.

Another entertaining episode from DP & McGhee combining sports business headlines, personal sports experiences, and a fascinating conversation with an executive whose career has taken him from the CBA to the baseball diamond and now into the next generation of fan engagement.

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