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Sports Geek - A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business and Digital Marketing

Sports Geek
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Sean Callanan (@seancallanan) from @SportsGeek brings you the best practices from the sports business and sports digital marketing world each week. Interviews with people behind the scenes with teams and leagues in the USA, Australia and Europe. Technology and digital take a strong focus as Sean looks how sports teams can better connect with fans and deliver results for sponsors. If you work in sp... more

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Latest Episodes

Cody Lynch from Commonwealth Games Australia shares how to build a major event marketing campaign, tell athlete stories at scale, and capture unplanned moments. Watch the Commonwealth Games from July 23 - sportsgeekhq.com/452-cody-lynch-comm... more

Melissa Lawton (SailGP CCO) shares how Red Bull, Meta, and SailGP shaped her content strategy, fan conversion tactics, and data-driven broadcast approach. Essential for sports content leaders. sportsgeekhq.com/451-melissa-lawton-sailgp

Sean Callanan shares 18 months of live AI builds, the latest developments in agentic AI and Canva AI 2.0, and a practical triple-threat framework for sports organisations ready to get started. Show notes at sportsgeekhq.com/450.

Ron Li shares insights on fan intelligence, data commercialisation for partnerships, globalisation as a growth lever, and why communication is the most important skill for analytics professionals. Show notes available at sportsgeekhq.com/449

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Cody Lynch
General Manager of Marketing, Communications and Community at Commonwealth Games Australia
Commonwealth Games Australia
Episode: Athlete Storytelling and the Road to Glasgow — Cody Lynch, Commonwealth Games Australia
Melissa Lawton
Chief Content Officer at SailGP
SailGP
Episode: From Broadcast to SailGP: Building Content for a Sport Nobody Thought Was For Them — Melissa Lawton, SailGP
Ron Li
VP of Fan Intelligence and Partnership Strategy at Player 15 Group (Phoenix Suns, Phoenix Mercury)
Player 15 Group / Phoenix Suns
Episode: The Power of Perspective in Sports Business - Ron Li, Player 15 Group (Phoenix Suns)
Bianca Gonzalez-Schulte
Director of Interactive Applications
NASCAR
Episode: Simplifying the Fan Journey with Technology - Bianca Gonzalez-Schulte, NASCAR
David Homan
Author of 'Orchestrating Connection, How to Build Purposeful Community in a Tribal World'
Episode: Building Trust-Driven Relationships - David Homan, Orchestrated Connecting
Ben Kerswill
General Manager of Consumer Business at the Brisbane Lions
Brisbane Lions
Episode: Tripling Membership Through Data - Ben Kerswill, Brisbane Lions
JP Williams
Assistant Athletic Director of Information Technology at Texas Tech Athletics
Texas Tech Athletics
Episode: Building Collegiate Sports IT from the Ground Up - J.P. Williams, Texas Tech Athletics
Orry Lack
Chief Commercial Officer at North Melbourne Footy Club
North Melbourne Footy Club
Episode: BCorp Certification and Partnership Evolution - Orry Lack, North Melbourne FC
Ben Simpson
Director of Projects and Innovations at Paris Saint-Germain
Paris Saint-Germain
Episode: Building a High Performance Career - Ben Simpson, Paris Saint-Germain

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Sean Callanan
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Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 198 ratings
  • AI can be clunky

    Good content and mostly a good show. Using AI though means it can get clunky, stutter or say something that doesn’t quite make sense.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Liam Kav21
    Australia9 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    This is a great podcast for anyone interested in the business side of the sports industry. Sean interviews the best of the best and their perspective is incredibly interesting and insightful.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SportsTechFsn
    United States3 years ago
  • A good listen

    Found this pod recently and love the different interviews with folks across sports, marketing, teams, sales, etc. Loved the Mike Leon episode, he was incredibly informative & already subscribed to his Can We Please Talk? podcast too! Keep up the great work Sean!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Starksfor3
    United States3 years ago
  • Too many verbal distractors by host

    The show has potential, but I can’t get past all the verbal distractors by the host (e.g., says “yep” way to much).

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    CodyLeeP
    United States3 years ago
  • Credibility specialist

    I took some time today to listen to your show!! Sports Geek- A look into the world of Sports Marketing, Sports Business, and Digital Marketing is a fantastic podcast with great info, advice, and perspectives. You won't regret listening to and learning from the podcast.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Credibility specialist
    United States3 years ago

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Great guest range and actionable insights for sports business
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Athlete Storytelling and the Road to Glasgow — Cody Lynch, Commonwealth Games Australia
Q: What's your advice for someone who wants to work at the Olympics or Commonwealth Games?
Gaining diverse experience in communications and public relations within the sport, building strong relationships with athletes and media, and understanding how to tell compelling stories that go beyond results are key. Also, be ready to adapt to the unique dynamics of each games environment and leverage digital channels to reach broader audiences.
From Broadcast to SailGP: Building Content for a Sport Nobody Thought Was For Them — Melissa Lawton, SailGP
Q: How does SailGP balance global content with local relevance across markets?
By centralizing strategy in London while coordinating on-site content, SailGP maintains a global narrative and consistent broadcast quality, while marketing teams in each locale tailor storytelling to local audiences.
From Broadcast to SailGP: Building Content for a Sport Nobody Thought Was For Them — Melissa Lawton, SailGP
Q: What drew her to SailGP and what did she hope to accomplish there?
She saw SailGP as a small, high-potential company where she could make a real impact by applying lessons from her previous roles to build a scalable content operation and drive growth for a new sport.
From Broadcast to SailGP: Building Content for a Sport Nobody Thought Was For Them — Melissa Lawton, SailGP
Q: What was Melissa Lawton's first gig in the world of sport?
Her first role was as the rowing correspondent for the Age newspaper during the lead-up to the Atlanta Olympics, which gave her early exposure to sports journalism and a stepping-stone into larger broadcasting opportunities.
Building Trust-Driven Relationships - David Homan, Orchestrated Connecting
Q: Do you feel network shifts between cultures?
There are cultural differences in expressions and expectations, but the fundamentals of connection remain universal.

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A practical, business-focused show that explores sports marketing, sponsorships, fan engagement, and digital strategy across teams, leagues, and regions. Episodes emphasize data, technology, partnerships, and the human side of building relationships with fans and sponsors, often featuring practitioners who share real-world frameworks, case studies, and career insights. Noteworthy traits include a strong emphasis on technology and analytics within sports, a global perspective, and actionable takeaways for professionals aiming to improve fan experiences and sponsor value. This mix makes it useful for listeners seeking practical guidance, industry benchmarks, and career inspiration in sports business and marketing.

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Sports Geek launched 13 years ago and published 728 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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Recent guests on Sports Geek include:

1. Cody Lynch
2. Melissa Lawton
3. Ron Li
4. Bianca Gonzalez-Schulte
5. David Homan
6. Ben Kerswill
7. JP Williams
8. Orry Lack

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