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2 days ago

From Blue Jays Bat Boy to Las Vegas Lights Sporting Director | #25 - Gianleonardo Neglia

Gianleonardo Neglia is the Sporting Director for the Las Vegas Lights FC (USL Championship). Gian was previously the Assistant Sporting Director for Venezia FC (Serie A). Before entering the soccer world, Gian was a Clubhouse Assistant with the Toronto Blue Jays (2008-2021), which included acting as the team’s Ball Boy (2008) and Bat Boy (2009-2016). In this episode of Convos with Cody, I sit down with old friend Gianleonardo Neglia, Sporting Director for the Las Vegas Lights FC (USL Championship). From picking up Jose Bautista’s infamous bat after the 2015 ALDS "Bat Flip" as a Toronto Blue Jays Bat Boy to overseeing entire roster operations in professional soccer, Gian breaks down his unique journey through the sports industry. Gian shares what it really takes to transition behind-the-scenes MLB clubhouse experience into high-stakes sports management. The conversation dives deep into: Roster decisions & character: Why locker room chemistry and player intangibles often outweigh raw talent when building a squad.The business of soccer: How sponsorships, travel logistics, and hidden operational costs directly impact on-field choices.Leadership & delegation: What top-level decision-makers learn on the fly about managing personalities, budget constraints, and owner dynamics (including working alongside club owner Jose Bautista).Unfiltered stories: Reliving iconic Blue Jays moments, bench-clearing brawls, and the reality of life inside professional sports. Whether you are a sports fan, interested in the business side of athletics, or looking to build a career in sports management, this episode offers an exclusive, behind-the-scenes look at running a modern sports franchise. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ X: https://www.x.com/cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ GIan's socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gneglia88/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gianleonardo-neglia/ Chapters: (0:00) Introduction & Welcome (0:44) Blue Jays to Soccer: Transferable Skills & Lessons (3:22) Locker Room Culture & Assessing Player Character (8:45) Front Office Realities: Learning on the Fly (10:21) The Art of Delegation in Sports Management (13:48) Career Pivot: Schooling in Europe & Landing in Venice (18:57) The Business of Soccer: Sponsorships & Asset Management (22:02) Collaboration Between Sporting & Business Departments (25:04) Roster Budgeting & Unexpected Operating Costs (27:58) Running a Pro Franchise in Las Vegas: Pros & Cons (32:07) Working with Owner Jose Bautista (34:28) Pressure, Tough Choices, & Developing Leadership (40:07) What He Misses Most About Baseball (42:10) Reliving the 2015 "Bat Flip" Game (45:21) MLB Locker Room Stories & Bret Hart (46:46) Ending Up in the 2015 ALDS Bench-Clearing Brawl (49:08) The Vic Carapazza Umpire Story (51:19) Final Thoughts & Advice for Aspiring Executives
5 days ago

12 Things I'd Tell My Younger Self | #24

My first solo rip in three weeks. In this episode, I cover: Recent concerts, shows, etc.Love for my recent podcast guests 12 things I'd tell my younger self A couple random observations Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ X: https://www.x.com/cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Chapters: (0:00) Welcome Back & Commitment to Consistency (0:35) Support the Show (Follow, Like, Comment) (1:04) Unsolicited Feedback & Listener Messages (2:36) Social Fatigue, Concert Highlights & Guitar Loop Pedals (3:24) Pop Culture Recs: Scooby-Doo, Batman Beyond, Stand-up & N64 (4:53) Core 64 & Golden Eye Covers in Toronto (5:47) Recent Guest Highlights (Tennis, Golf, Law, Tech & Naturopathy) (8:21) Upcoming Guests & Rogan-Style Releases (8:45) Lessons Learned: Things I Wish I Knew Earlier (9:53) Lesson 1: Time is Your Most Valuable Asset (10:57) Lesson 2: The Danger of Group Think (12:02) Lesson 3: Get Uncomfortable (The 100-Day Challenge) (13:18) Lesson 4: Get Good at Something (14:56) Lesson 5: Fitness as a Life Cheat Code (15:35) Lesson 6: Create Your Own Luck (16:28) Lesson 7: Carving Your Own Path at 33 (18:21) Lesson 8: Overcoming Fear of Rejection (19:50) Lesson 9: Reach Higher & Ditch Narrow Niche Thinking (21:56) Lesson 10: Mistakes Are Teaching Opportunities (22:18) Lesson 11: Live Life Fully (We All Die Someday) (23:19) Concert Pet Peeve: FaceTime Calls (23:36) Mindset vs. Music Content (24:23) Final Thoughts & Earning Your Attention
19 Aug

Fake Healthy Foods, Gut Health & Going Viral | #23 - Dr. Sanam Arora

Dr. Sanam Arora is a licensed Naturopathic Doctor (ND) helping patients across Ontario through root-cause medicine — treating gut issues like IBS and SIBO, hormonal imbalances, and skin conditions using advanced lab testing, herbal medicine, and clinical nutrition. In this episode of Convos with Cody, I sit down with Naturopathic Doctor Dr. Sanam Arora to unpack the exact playbook for going viral online, debunking everyday diet myths, and optimizing your gut health. After recently hitting multi-millions of views across his social platforms, Dr. Sanam breaks down how he leverages Instagram trial reels, Meta ads, and batch recording to build an audience while running a full practice. We also dive deep into nutrition and wellness, exposing why popular "healthy" foods like protein bars and fruit juices do more harm than good, the truth about oats and insulin spikes, and why taking a 15-minute walk after dinner is a game-changer for blood sugar and digestion. We close out with a full breakdown of creatine, supplements that actually work, and what it really takes to build a business from the ground up. What we cover: Going viral on social mediaFake “healthy” foodsPost-dinner walksGut healthHealthy supplements Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cody.malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ X: https://www.x.com/cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Dr. Sanam's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@sanamarora_nd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drsanamarora Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/sanamarora.nd TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@drsanamarora X: https://www.x.com/sanamarora_nd LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/drsanam/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Guest Overview (00:36) How It Feels to Hit Millions of Views (01:51) Instagram Trial Reels & Timing Strategy (03:47) Reading View Curves & Analytics (08:22) Early Entrepreneurship & Running Meta Ads (11:00) Content Creation Struggles & Workflow (13:30) Batch Recording & Scripting Strategy (15:42) Daily Routines for Unlocking Creativity (19:58) Lessons From a 100-Day Public Speaking Challenge (22:33) ND vs. MD: What is a Naturopathic Doctor? (25:10) Exposing Fake "Healthy" Foods (Bars, Juices, Yogurt) (27:49) Oats, Sugar & The Truth About Insulin Spikes (29:09) Ultimate Daily Protein Shake Recipes & Seed Benefits (34:04) How Gut Health Controls Your Entire Body (35:19) Fasting, Gut Engine (MMC) & Eating Windows (38:16) Fasted Workouts & Caloric Deficits (43:28) The 15-Minute "Fart Walk" For Digestion & Blood Sugar (46:59) Top Daily Supplement Recommendations (49:31) Creatine Benefits for Muscle & Brain Function (55:35) Time Management & Scaling a Solo Practice (59:32) Final Thoughts & Wrap-Up
13 Aug

How Ex-MLB All-Star Shawn Green Built a Global Sports Tech Engine | #22 - Shawn Green

Shawn Green is a former Major League Baseball (MLB) player and Co-Founder of Greenfly. Shawn is a two-time All-Star (1999, 2002), winner of the Silver Slugger (1999) and Gold Glove (1999) awards, and had a career spanning 14 years (1993-2007) with the Toronto Blue Jays, Los Angeles Dodgers, Arizona Diamondbacks and New York Mets. After retiring from baseball, Shawn later co-founded Greenfly, a tech platform that automates and distributes short-form content. Shawn hit 328 career home runs and set the all-time Major League record for total bases in a single game (19). Today, he’s building a tech empire as the co-founder of Greenfly—a digital media platform powered by AI that automates content distribution for the MLB, NBA, NHL, PGA Tour, and global sports brands. In this episode of Convos with Cody, I sit down with Shawn to break down his transition from professional sports to B2B software startup success. We discuss the realities of deal-making vs. hitting in the big leagues, learning business acronyms on the fly, how Greenfly uses computer vision AI to route content in real time, and what current athletes need to know about preparing for their "second career." What we cover: Transferable skills from Major League Baseball to entrepreneurshipHow Greenfly uses AI to power real-time content for major sports leaguesOvercoming the early startup learning curve and founder burnoutThe drawbacks and advantages of being an athlete-turned-founderShawn’s advice for athletes planning their second careerInside Shawn’s historic 6-for-6, 4-HR game and memories from Toronto Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Shawn's socials: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawn-green-6b456048/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/15shawngreen/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:27) Transferable Skills: MLB to Entrepreneurship (02:27) Managing Pressure & Failure in Sports vs. Business (05:05) Overcoming the Startup Learning Curve (07:10) The Origins of Greenfly (08:04) How Greenfly Automates Media Distribution (19:54) How AI & Computer Vision Power Greenfly (23:07) Shawn's Connection to Silicon Valley (25:34) Baseball Analytics, Personal Databases & Flow State (31:38) The Pros and Cons of Being an Athlete Founder (34:08) Moving Goalposts & Founder Burnout (43:39) The Future of Greenfly (45:22) Advice for Athletes Planning a Second Career (51:58) The Reality of Travel & Life on the Road (57:13) Inside Shawn’s Historic 6-for-6, 4-HR Game (1:03:07) Walk-Up Songs & Playing in Toronto (1:08:03) Locker Room Memories & The Pine-Tar Helmet
10 Aug

"I'll Never Forget the Moment I Was Appointed" | #21 - Justice Lloyd Dean

Justice Lloyd Dean presides at the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor (West Region, Essex County). Justice Dean also teaches the first-year (1L) criminal law class at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law alongside Justice Ilana Mizel. Before becoming a judge, Justice Dean played football for the University of Windsor while he was an undergraduate and law student. He worked as a high school teacher and a prosecutor (Crown attorney) before being appointed to the bench. Justice Dean remains very active in the Windsor Law community, frequently participating in panel events and moot competitions. What actually goes through a judge’s mind when making life-altering decisions in the courtroom? In this episode, I sit down with my former first-year criminal law professor, Justice Lloyd Dean of the Ontario Court of Justice in Windsor. Appointed 21 years ago while preparing for a major second-degree murder trial, Justice Dean shares a candid look into the human side of the Canadian justice system. In this episode, we cover: How growing up in a working-class family of 10 shapes a judge's perspective on the benchBalancing empathy, compassion, and discipline during sentencingThe step-by-step process of how someone actually becomes a judge in OntarioWhat it’s like to receive the phone call from the Attorney GeneralThe mental shift from Crown prosecutor to impartial judgeHandling vicarious trauma and horrific evidence in sensitive criminal casesLife lessons on active listening, sports mindset, and handling stress Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (01:09) How Upbringing & Growing Up in Windsor Shapes a Judge's Perspective (05:12) Skateboarding in the Building That Became the Windsor Courthouse (06:45) Balancing Empathy, Compassion, and Discipline in Sentencing (12:28) How to Become a Judge in Ontario (The Vetting & Appointment Process) (16:11) "Good Afternoon, Your Honour": Receiving the Call From the Attorney General (21:36) Having to Instantly Drop a Major Murder Trial on Eve of Jury Selection (24:31) From Personal Injury Law to Teaching to Crown Prosecutor (27:48) Why Great Prosecutors Understand Defense Work (34:00) The Mindset Shift from Crown Attorney to Impartial Judge (40:53) A Judge's Preparation & Daily Workday Routine (45:13) Suspending Personal Judgment & The Judicial Conscience (50:11) Dealing with Horrific Evidence & Vicarious Trauma in Court (59:42) How Judicial Experience Teaches You to Be a Better Listener in Life (1:05:29) Managing Stress, Sports Mindset, and "The Four Foundations of Golf" (1:14:17) Wrapping Up
8 Aug

Inside Golf Canada’s Commercial Strategy & The Rise of Indoor Golf | #20 - Mark Palmer

Mark Palmer is the Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) of Golf Canada. Mark previously spent over 20 years with the Toronto Blue Jays in both the ticket sales and corporate partnerships departments. Mark joins me on Convos with Cody to break down the evolving business of sports sponsorship, the massive boom in indoor golf simulators, and how Golf Canada built "The Rink"—one of the most iconic signature holes on the PGA Tour. In this episode, Mark shares insights from his 20+ years with the Toronto Blue Jays, how Golf Canada engages 8.5 million Canadian golfers, and what young professionals need to know to break into the sports industry. What we cover: Transitioning from 21 years with the Blue Jays to Golf CanadaHow indoor simulator tech is making golf a year-round sportThe story and strategy behind "The Rink" hole at the RBC Canadian OpenHow sports sponsorship & experiential marketing have evolvedPractical advice for young professionals looking to break into sports Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Mark's socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markwdpalmer/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markwdpalmer/
6 Aug

25 Years as a PGA Tour Caddie | #19 - Billy Spencer

Billy Spencer grew up in Aurora, Ontario (currently based out of Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas) and has been a caddie on the PGA Tour for 25 years. What does it actually take to make a living on the PGA Tour? In this episode of Convos with Cody, Cody Malloy sits down with 25-year PGA Tour caddie Billy Spencer for an insider’s look into professional golf. Billy opens up about the reality behind the scenes on tour, how the role of a caddie has evolved from carrying bags to managing player psychology, and what the average golf fan gets wrong about how hard tour pros actually work. In this episode, we cover: The Tour Grind: The 8 to 12-hour workdays pros put in on non-tournament days. Evolution of a Caddie: Transitioning from "show up and keep up" to being a strategist, coach, and therapist. Behind the Scenes at Augusta National: What makes the Masters experience unmatched by any other tournament. Travel & Life on the Road: Beating jet lag, navigating 35+ weeks of travel, and clever airline booking hacks. The Modern College Athlete: How D1 facilities, NIL, and junior golf development are changing the rookie transition to the PGA Tour. Favourite Venues & Stories: Course walks, Kapalua/Maui memories, and life inside the PGA Tour traveling circus. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Billy's X: https://x.com/spencercaddy17?s=11&t=BKDaaKTVPXIrtYC9BiSAHQ/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction (00:31) How Good Are PGA Tour Pros, Really? (00:54) The Daily Grind: 8 to 12-Hour Workdays on Tour (04:19) Beating Jet Lag & Long-Haul Travel (08:27) How Billy Became a 25-Year PGA Tour Caddie (10:36) How the Role of a Caddie Has Evolved (13:39) Sports Psychology & Managing Player Expectations (16:13) Family Life & Being Away 35 Weeks a Year (19:25) D1 College Golf, NIL & The Rookie Transition (22:22) The Hardest Part for Rookies: Learning Courses & Pro-Ams (24:06) The Hardest Golf Courses to Walk on Tour (26:42) Caddie Life on the Road: Shared Houses & Travel (30:36) Billy's Flight Credit Travel Hack (33:59) Behind the Scenes: PGA Tour Amenities & Caddie Setup (39:28) What Makes Augusta National & The Masters Unmatched (44:26) Augusta’s Upgrades, Fan Zone & Real Estate (47:10) Iconic Major Venues: Royal Birkdale & St. Andrews (50:10) Off-Course Travel: Surfing in Maui & NHL Games (52:39) Maui Condos & The $18 Ritz-Carlton Milkshakes
4 Aug

How "Tennis Thirst Trap" Built 11K+ Followers in 1 Year | #18 - Saralynn Zhou

Saralynn Zhou is a tennis content creator based out of London, UK who’s known as “Tennis Thirst Trap”. What happens when you decide to document learning a new hobby from scratch and end up going viral with 1.9 million views? From starting out as a recreational player in London tobuilding an audience of over 11,000 followers across Instagram and TikTok, Saralynn breaks down her journey into content creation, landing her first brand collaborations, and managing the business side of creator life. We discuss: How "Tennis Thirst Trap" Was Born: Transitioning from recreational play to making viral tennis camp reviews andaesthetic ASMR grip videos. The Creator Setup: Shooting content solo using basicequipment (iPhone, tripods, and AI tracking gimbals).Monetization & Brand Deals: How inbound brandoffers work, navigating rate negotiations, and overcoming imposter syndrome.Dealing with Hate Comments: Why volume beatsperfection and how to handle online criticism when posting your journeypublicly.Creator Lessons & Mindset: The power of"reps" over secret algorithms, test reels, and posting foropportunities rather than just metrics. Cody's socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@cody_malloy Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cody_malloy/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@cody_malloy/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/codycmalloy/ Saralynn's socials: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saralynn.zhou TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@saralynn.zhou/ Chapters: (00:00) Introduction & Origin of "Tennis Thirst Trap" (02:30) Saralynn’s Tennis Background & Wimbledon Story (04:30) Finding Her Niche: Why Grip ASMR Videos Go Viral (07:00) Creator Gear Setup: iPhones & Face-Tracking Gimbals (11:30) Brand Deals & Monetizing Social Media as a Creator (21:30) Rate Negotiations & Overcoming Imposter Syndrome (28:30) Volume Over Perfection: Why You Need 100+ Reps (31:30) Cody’s 100-Day Speaking Challenge & The Tommy Lee Story (46:30) Handling Online Hate & Constructive Criticism (51:40) Favorite Travel Spots: Chiang Mai & Prague (55:30) Best Advice for New Content Creators

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Cody Malloy
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