From the Bridge

From the Bridge


Latest Episodes

Episode 80: Navigating The Changes in College Athletics with Rick Chryst (part 2)
October 13, 2021

Rick sits down once again with Rick Chryst to finish their discussion on the enormous changes in College Athletics and the need to think differently about opportunities and solutions. The Captain gets back up on the old Soapbox and shares another great pl

Episode 79: Navigating The Changes in College Athletics with Rick Chryst
September 29, 2021

Rick sits down with Rick Chryst to discuss the enormous changes in College Athletics and the need to think differently about opportunities and solutions. The Captain gets back up on the old Soapbox and shares another great place to eat On The Road with Ri

Episode 78: The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics with Bob Vecchione
September 22, 2021

Rick sits down with his pal Bob Vecchione the Chief Executive Officer of NACDA - The National Association of Collegiate Directors of Athletics.  It’s been quite a year in college sports and Bob will share his thoughts on where he thinks college sport

Episode 77: The Fight for Victory Over Cancer with Bert Hensley
September 14, 2021

Rick sits down with Bert Hensley to discuss his role as the Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at The V Foundation. Plus, Rick climbs back up on the Soapbox and shares another great place to eat (in Raleigh!) On the Road with Rick.

Episode 76: Making an Impact with Pam Hollander
September 08, 2021

 Rick is joined by Pam Hollander to discuss all things sponsorship. Pam is an innovative marketing executive who is highly skilled in strategic partnerships and making an impact.  They talk about her incredible career and what she’s doing next.&

Episode 75: Getting to Know Your Fans with Ian Newfeld
August 31, 2021

On today’s show Rick is joined by Ian Newfeld.  Ian is the Senior Vice President of Partnership Development at Mocha Global, a fan app that helps you identify the members of your fan base, better communcate with them and monetize them. As always Rick

Episode 74: The College Football Hall of Fame with Kimberly Beaudin
August 24, 2021

Rick sits down with Kimberly Beaudin, the Executive Director of The College Football Hall of Fame in Atlanta Georgia. They discuss her career, what she does at the Hall of Fame and her plans to make the Hall even better. As always, Rick jumps back up

Episode 73: Hat Trick with Kyle Nelson
August 17, 2021

Rick sits down with Kyle Nelson, one of the most innovative voices in the world of fan experiences, to discuss how his company Hat Trick Advisors finds innovative ways to keep fans engaged long before and long after the games. Rick steps back up on the o

Episode 72: Making The Magic Happen with Clint Overby
August 11, 2021

Rick welcomes Clint Overby to the Bridge to discuss all things “operational”. Clint is the Vice President of ESPN Events and knows a thing or two about how to make “magic” happen.  As always, Rick climbs back up on the old Soap Box and shares anothe

Episode 71: The Numbers Don't Lie with Carol Stiff
August 04, 2021

Rick sits down with the incredible Carol Stiff to talk about how she spent her career championing Women’s Sports. Carol is the former Vice President of Programming and Acquisition at ESPN and an inductee of the Women’s Basketball Hall Of Fame for her con