The Sports Backdrop

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Michelle Colson | Footballer and Beyond
Michelle Colson, a professional footballer, reflects on her journey to becoming the player she is today and explores her personal growth beyond the football field. In this episode: Michelle Colson rec
Allison Schmitt | 10-Time Olympic Medalist on Mental Health
Allison Schmitt, a professional swimmer and 10-time Olympic medalist shares her journey in swimming, her experiences at the Olympics, and her passion for sports and mental health. In this episode: All
Saviors & Sports | NFL International, QB Talk, Cleveland, and the city of Pittsburgh
Saviors & Sports a mashup of sorts! A special edition of The Sports Backdrop brings you the ridiculous yet super-insightful sports segments from the latest Saviors of the Metaverse podcast. This is a
Young CEO of Publicly Traded Company on RJ Barrett and Ja Morant
A short conversation with Saagar Govil, the young CEO of Cemtrex (NASDAQ: CETX). CEOs and athletes may be in the limelight, but just like everyone else, they are people. This CEO happens to be a New Y
Why This Former Athlete Believes In Podcasts
Podcasts have become an influential medium in the sports world, bridging gaps between athletes, enthusiasts, and the media. It goes deeper than that though. Former athletes, for example, have so many
Simplifying Sports Science and Overcoming Adversity with Dr. Erik Korem, Founder of AIM7
In this episode of The Sports Backdrop, were joined by a sports scientist who is bridging the gap between data and action in the wearable tech and mHealth space, Dr. Erik Korem. With over 15 years of
Mississippi State University + Dr. James Barnes | Education, Youth Sports, and Marketing Insight
At the intersection of sports and business sits Mississippi State Universitys associate extension professor of economics and online marketing coach, Dr. James Barnes. Dr. James Barnes is a Storybrand
Hockey Goes South
In this episode of The Sports Backdrop podcast, we chat with Chris Heivly, a successful entrepreneur (co-founder of MapQuest), and an ardent lover of hockey. Chris resides in the Raleigh, North Caroli
Sports Culture | England vs USA
Across the Atlantic, there is a unique sports culture. And no matter what side of the Atlantic you are on, Englands or the USAs, the sports culture is fascinating. Everything from relegation, histor
Athletes to Entrepreneurs
This is a unique guest-hosted episode of the Sports Backdrop. And its all about life after sports Athletes to Entrepreneurs. Recently I have had the opportunity to connect with and spend time with R