Episode 6 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Jason Gewritz, the managing editor of Sports Travel Magazine and VP of the Sports Division at Northstar Meetings Group, who provides an overview of the sports travel industry. He discusses the role of Sports Travel Magazine in connecting sports event organizers with cities and venues that want to host events. Gewirtz also highlights the findings of a study commissioned by Sports ETA, which revealed that sports-related travel is a $52 billion industry. He emphasizes the significant economic impact of amateur sports and collegiate championships on travel, hotel stays, and local economies. The conversation also touches on the growth of esports, the impact of pickleball and cricket on sports-related travel, and the upcoming international sports events in the United States.

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00:00 Introduction and Overview of Sports Travel Magazine
01:10 About SportsTravel Magazine
03:48 Sports ETA Economic Impact Study
04:07 The Economic Impact of Amateur Sports and Collegiate Championships
06:01 $52 Billionn Industry
10:04 Is Youth Sports Recession Proof?
14:19 The Growing Industry of Esports
19:06 Sports Title in eSports
22:10 Pickleball Economic Impact
25:43 And Now for Something Completely Different
25:56 The Emergence of Cricket in the United States
28:48 Upcoming International Sports Events in the United States
31:34 Jason's Career Start in Journalism
32:42 Podcast Intro.MP4
32:44 Meeting the Weirdest Famous People

Takeaways

- Sports Travel Magazine connects sports event organizers with cities and venues for hosting events.
- Amateur sports and collegiate championships have a significant economic impact on travel and local economies.
- Esports is a growing industry with live events and competitions.
- Pickleball is experiencing rapid growth and may lead to the development of dedicated venues.
- Cricket is emerging in the United States, with the sport being included in the Olympics and hosting international events.
- The United States will host several major international sports events in the coming years, creating opportunities for sports-related travel.

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Episode 5 - Host Matt Farrell talks with Amy Hornocker, Executive Director of the College World Series at Omaha, including its history in Omaha. The College World Series is the national championship for men's college baseball, and it has been held in Omaha for 75 years. The conversation also touches on the partnership between the organization, the NCAA, and ESPN, plus the economic impact of the event on the city of Omaha, and the internship program offered by the organization. (Originally recorded May 24, so forgive the reference to the recently eliminated Arkansas Razorbacks!).

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Chapters
00:00 Introduction to the College World Series and its History in Omaha
03:48 The Role of the College World Series at Omaha Organization
05:59 The Partnership Between the Organization, NCAA, and ESPN
09:10 The Economic Impact of the College World Series on Omaha
17:03 The Internship Program Offered by the College World Series at Omaha Organization
28:16 Snazzy Out

Takeaways

- The College World Series has been held in Omaha for 75 years.
- The College World Series at Omaha organization is a nonprofit that works alongside the NCAA to host the event.
- The organization has a year-round staff and offers a robust internship program.
- The event has a significant economic impact on the city of Omaha, bringing in $115 million.
- The organization works closely with the NCAA and ESPN to ensure the smooth operation of the event.
- The organization has plans to celebrate the 75th anniversary of the College World Series in 2025.

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Episode 4 - Host Matt Farrell talks about Bryson DeChambeau, Callaway, being a digital content creator and the sport of long drive with 2022 World Long Drive champ Martin Borgmeier. It covers the sport of long drive, the business of sports, the impact of COVID on the sport, the role of Bryson DeChambeau in long drive, and the transition of long drive from sport to business and content platform for Borgmeier. He shares insights on content creation, brand building, and the future of long drive.

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00:00 About the Sport of Long Drive
02:03 No Golf Clap
02:39 Getting Started in Long Drive
05:18 The Impact of COVID and Bryson DeChambeau
12:26 The Re-invention of Bryson DeChambeau
15:43 Transitioning Long Drive to a Business and Content Platform
28:11 Building a Social Profile
30:13 Podcast Intro.MP4

Takeaways

- Long drive is an extreme version of golf, combining darts-like atmosphere with golf technique.
- The impact of COVID and the role of Bryson DeChambeau in rejuvenating the sport of long drive.
- The transition of long drive from sport to business and content platform, focusing on content creation and brand building.

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