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The CUSP Show
Home of the Columbia University Sports Management Podcast ('The CUSP Show'), faculty members Joe Favorito and Tom Richardson host thought leaders from across the sports industry as they discuss a wide array of topics. thecuspshow.substack.com
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464: How the school paper led Ben Malcolmson to the Super Bowl
Joe and Tom are joined by Ben Malcolmson, Head of Investor Relations at Trinity Capital, whose remarkable journey took him from reporting for the scho...
463: Ann Kletz on the Business Boom in Women's Sports
Joe and Tom sit down with Ann Kletz, a trailblazer in women’s sports and a seasoned leader with 25 years of experience building and scaling mission-dr...
462: Coach Q on Consistency, Culture, and Championship Mindsets
Joe and Tom sit down with Fred Quartlebaum, Director of Basketball Operations at the University of Kansas and a key figure behind the team's National...
461: Charece Williams on the business of building brands in sport
This week, Tom is joined by Charece Williams - a powerhouse in sports marketing and strategic partnerships. As the founder of Inside the Huddle and ho...
460: How AI Is Shaping the Future of Sports Training
This week, Tom is joined by Eric Meistrich and Andre Buchanan, the duo behind Athletech - a startup revolutionizing sports training with AI. They dive...
459: Shripal Shah on AI, Sports Fans, and the Future
Joe and Tom sit down with Shripal Shah, Chief Digital Officer at Next League, to explore how emerging technologies are reshaping the sports industry....
458: Chris Blivin talks Digital Collectibles and Emerging Tech
This week, Tom and Joe sit down with Chris Blivin, Vice President of Consumer Products for Gaming, Collectibles, and Emerging Technology at Major Leag...
457: The Pro Tennis Playbook with Randy Walker
With the tennis world focused on New York, Joe and Tom get an inside look at the sport with writer, publisher, podcaster, and tournament director Rand...
456: Fiona Green on the Game-Changing Power of Data in Sports
Joe and Tom are joined by Fiona Green, Founder and CEO of ProDataStack - an AI-powered platform that empowers professional athletes to access and cont...
455: Justin Papadakis on the USL's growth engine
Joe and Tom are joined by Justin Papadakis, who serves as United Soccer League’s Deputy Chief Executive Officer and Chief Real Estate Officer. Justin...
454: Peter Robert Casey talks digital innovation and hoops
Joe and Tom are joined by Peter Robert Casey, the chairman of SLAM and founding partner at JDS Sports, a purpose-driven private equity firm. Together,...
453: Pet Berisha on the crypto industry's journey to mainstream
Tom Richardson is joined by Pet Berisha, the creator of Sporting Crypto. They discuss the passing of the GENIUS Act, the United States' first comprehe...
452: Director Jimmy Jenkins on the making of Nothing But A Winner: The Alabama Football Story
Roll Tide! Joe is joined by filmmaker Jimmy Jenkins, whose Alabama football documentary, Nothing But A Winner, is about to hit theaters. Discover the...
451: Carl Thomas on the core values of leadership
Joe and Tom are joined this week by Carl Thomas, the host of The Best Boss Ever podcast. In a storied career, Carl has a track record of scaling busin...
450: Carla Varriale-Barker talks Sports Law and Education in the age of AI
Tom is joined this week by Carla Varriale-Barker, the Chairperson of the Sports, Recreation and Entertainment Practice Group at Segal McCambridge and...
449: Joseph Caporoso on the content creator economy
Tom and Joe are joined this week by Joseph Caporoso, President at Team Whistle, a DAZN Group Company. He provides an overview of the sports digital me...
448: Mandy Gutmann on building a sports league from scratch
Mandy Gutmann is the VP of Communications and External Affairs at the Professional Women's Hockey League. She sits down with Joe Favorito to discuss t...
447: Micky Lawler on the unrivaled growth of women's basketball
Joe and Tom are joined this week by Micky Lawler, the Commissioner at Unrivaled Basketball. She talks about the success of the inaugural season in ear...
446: Marc Horine on U.S. Soccer’s Growth and the Club World Cup
Joe and Tom welcome back Marc Horine, Chief Business Officer at For Soccer Ventures, for a conversation about the growth of soccer in the U.S. They di...
445: Calvin Sibert on Using NBA Math Hoops to Transform Education Through Sports
Joe and Tom welcome Calvin Sibert, Chief Mission Officer at Learn Fresh, to explore how the NBA Math Hoops program is helping students build critical...
444: Dan Solomon discusses baseball equipment entrepreneurship
Joe Favorito is joined by Dan Solomon, the owner of Ultimate Baseball Supply and a graduate of Columbia University’s Sports Management Program. Dan’s...
443: Max Iger on sports consumption trends
Joe and Tom are joined by their former student, Max Iger. Max is currently with the Corporate Sports team at CAA Sports and was formerly a Basketball...
442: Peter Scott talks innovation in digital sports media
Joe and Tom welcome sports industry veteran Peter Scott to The CUSP Show. Peter is an experienced broadcast and digital media expert who currently ser...
441: Karen Lorenzo Discusses the Launch of League One Volleyball
Joe and Tom welcome Karen Lorenzo, Chief Legal Officer and Head of Business Affairs at League One Volleyball (LOVB), to discuss how the startup league...
440: Samuel Hymes on sports diplomacy
Joe and Tom are joined this week by Samuel Hymes. Samuel is a dual Fellow, at Harvard University and the Economic Club of New York. He takes us into t...
439: Dee Kundra on FC Bayern Munich’s US Strategy & Club World Cup 2025
Joe and Tom are joined by Dee Kundra, Managing Director of the Americas for FC Bayern Munich, one of the most storied and successful clubs in global f...
438: Maher Labban on the business of sports awards
Joe Favorito is joined by Maher Labban, the director of Clio Sports. A New York-native, Maher has spent over 20 years in the sports industry. He takes...
437: Alex Kopilow on Content Strategy and the Mets’ Digital Evolution
In this episode, hosts Joe Favorito and Tom Richardson sit down at Mets House in Union Square with Alex Kopilow, Director of Media Partnerships for th...
436: Gene McCarthy Discusses Leadership Lessons from the Top of the Sports Industry
Joe and Tom sit down with Gene McCarthy, former President & CEO of ASICS and current Founder & CEO of Top League Advisory. With a storied career at Ni...
435: Mets House goes LIVE in NYC!
Joe and Tom are joined at Mets House in Union Square by Carolyn Suna (They/Them), Research and Insights, Underdog Venture Team, and Adam J Honig, Pres...
434: Joe Favorito and Tom Richardson on the Latest Trends Shaping the Sports Industry
In this episode, recorded live at Mets House in Union Square, Joe Favorito and Tom Richardson discuss the biggest topics in the sports industry today....
433: Jeremy Moses pioneers a unique approach to NIL deals
Joe is joined on Radio Row by comedian and writer Jeremy Moses, who - along with Eitan Levine - leveraged their experience hosting a sports show at Am...
432: Setting up for entrepreneurial success feat. X Hydration
Tom is joined by Brian Boakye-Ansah, Emmanuel Boateng, and Justin Coleman from the X Hydration leadership team. The trio discuss their entrepreneurial...
431: Building Meaningful Brand Partnerships in Schools with Karl Mawhinney
Joe is joined by Karl Mawhinney, CEO & Founder of Campus Multimedia. Karl has also held previous positions, including CRO at Huddle Inc. and VP of Glo...
430: Stephen Panus on Resilience, Legacy & Storytelling
In this episode, recorded live from Radio Row in New Orleans, Joe Favorito is joined by veteran sports PR strategist Stephen Panus. He discusses the J...
429: Christian Bove on the Salute to Service Program
Joe is joined by Christian Bove, Communications Director, USAA. In this episode they discuss the USAA, its involvement in the Super Bowl and the value...
428: Ricky Cobb on building a successful social media presence
Joe and Scott are joined on Radio Row by Super 70s Sports creator Ricky Cobb. He takes us through his unusual journey of launching a niche - but immen...
427: Jake Asman on The Jake Asman Show & Standing Out as a Content Creator
Joe is joined by Jake Asman, a content creator and host of The Jake Asman Show, the most-watched Jets show on the internet. They dive into Jake’s jour...
426: Evan Dexter on MaddenCast and How Madden is Used in the Pro Game
Joe Favorito sits down with Evan Dexter, VP of Brand Management & Brand Marketing at EA Sports. Evan oversees EA Sports Madden NFL and EA Sports Colle...
425: Adrienne Smith on her journey from pro athlete to entrepreneur
For the second straight Super Bowl, women’s football pioneer Adrienne Smith joins Joe and Scott on Radio Row. Adrienne is the founder of Blitz Champz...