Business & Sports Discourse

Matt Chittim and Jason Macaluso
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Join hosts Matt Chittim and Jason Macaluso as they bring you up to speed on the leading stories at the intersection of business and endurance sports. Matt and Jason deliver breaking news, as well as deep dives and guest interviews on the topics that are impacting the endurance sports world. So pour yourself a cup of coffee and plug into the BSD.

  1. Jen Ator - Editor-in-Chief, Women's Running Magazine

    08/07/2020

    Jen Ator - Editor-in-Chief, Women's Running Magazine

    We are beyond excited to welcome Jen Ator to the show. Jen is the editor-in-chief at Women's Running Magazine and a force within the running community. After a decade at Women's Health, Jen took over Women's Running in April, 2019. Since then the running scene has seen fantastic highs and depressing lows. In this episode, Jen describes Women's Running's niche, free vs. paid content, balancing customers wants with creative/unique content, and much more. You can see her team's work at www.womensrunning.com. Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jaymac/ Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    25 min
  2. NYRR Layoffs and Elite Racing Talk

    07/31/2020

    NYRR Layoffs and Elite Racing Talk

    New York Road Runners slashed their work force last week, to the dismay of all and the the surprise of few. In this episode, Jason and Matt discuss the corporate ramifications of race cancellations and what, if anything, can be done to save the elite racing season. Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jaymac/ Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    26 min
  3. Tracksmith Doubles Down on Brand & Culture

    07/29/2020

    Tracksmith Doubles Down on Brand & Culture

    Over the past year, Tracksmith, a small running-based clothing brand based out of downtown Boston, has made a series of moves to elevate its brand within running community. From working with a large cohort of the Olympic Marathon Trials Qualifiers, signing Mary Cain and Nick Willis, starting the Tracksmith Fellowship Program, and more. In this episode we take a deep dive into those moves, what it means for the the company, its ideal costumer, and the culture brand wants is working hard to cultivate. Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/i_am_jaymac/ Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    23 min
  4. Track is... back?

    07/24/2020

    Track is... back?

    Track is back! Well, kind of. A bevy of top track athletes made there way to Texas to take part in the AP Ranch High Performance Invitationals. The series of "meets" were a interesting display of creativity in the face of contractual issues and requirements. The races resulted in some excellent performances. Michael Norman and Brianna Rollins-McNeal, in particular, really set the track ablaze. The races were also littered with athletes checking boxes that are requirements in their sponsorship deals. It wasn't their fault, just the way that the game  In this episode we also talk about what many of these athletes are going to face on December 31 - uncertainty over their sponsorship contacts that are about to expire. Without formal 2020 meets and COVID uncertainty it will be a whole new world. Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/business_sports_discourse/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaymacsportsbiz  Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    23 min
  5. XC and Socially Distanced Distance Races

    07/21/2020

    XC and Socially Distanced Distance Races

    Cross country seasons are starting to get cancelled and postponed across college and high school ranks. What are athletes to do? In this episode Jason and Matt have some fun throwing out creative ideas for socially distanced distance running and team competitions.  Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/business_sports_discourse/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaymacsportsbiz  Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    22 min

  6. 07/17/2020

    The Wide World of Collective Bargaining

    As we progress through the age of athlete empowerment, organization/unionization has made it's way to triathlon, track & field, and CrossFit. The top athletes in all three sports have made a big push recently, especially over the past two weeks, to create a dynamic where competitors come together to advocate for changes within their sport in one voice. At least, that is the goal. In this episode we talk about the sports and organizations differ, what they are doing well, current and future challenges, and where we think this is heading. Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/business_sports_discourse/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaymacsportsbiz  Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    21 min
  7. Under Armour Pivots, and Pivots, and Pivots

    07/14/2020

    Under Armour Pivots, and Pivots, and Pivots

    Under Armour's rise over the past decade and more has been awesome to watch. They've built a culture and strong brand awareness across multiple sports. However, in recent weeks the news surrounding the company hasn't been as rosy. From cancelling massive contracts with UCLA and UC-Berkeley to looking for a buyer for MyFitnessPal, which they purchased for nearly $500m in 2015, the UA landscape is changing quickly. In this episode Matt and Jason talk about these transactions and whether they signal a positive shift or a sign of rough water ahead.  Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/business_sports_discourse/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaymacsportsbiz  Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    25 min
  8. Cody Beals Part II - Cancellations, Training, and the New Professional Triathletes Organisation

    07/10/2020

    Cody Beals Part II - Cancellations, Training, and the New Professional Triathletes Organisation

    In part II of our conversation with professional triathlete Cody Beals, Jason & Cody discuss the reason for the countless hours of training and preparation: to actually race! However, as races are being postponed, pushed, and even cancelled, how does a pro triathlete stay sharp? Cody talks about virtual racing, as well as his own 20 minute time trial pushing north of 400 watts. Of course they also chat about IRONMAN and their communication to their pro athletes, as well as what they're doing to assist them during this cancelled season. They also discuss the newly formed Professional Triathletes Organisation and what they are doing to help pro triathletes get to the point of earning a living similar to tennis or golf. This fun, two part conversation is wrapped up discussing Cody's (hopeful) race schedule leading up to Kona in February, as well as his new YouTube channel...which may or may not include his famous cat. For all things Cody, please visit his website www.codybeals.com and follow him on all his social media channels. Follow Jason: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/business_sports_discourse/ Twitter - https://twitter.com/jaymacsportsbiz  Follow Matt: Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/rambling_runner/  Twitter - https://twitter.com/rambling_runner

    24 min
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Join hosts Matt Chittim and Jason Macaluso as they bring you up to speed on the leading stories at the intersection of business and endurance sports. Matt and Jason deliver breaking news, as well as deep dives and guest interviews on the topics that are impacting the endurance sports world. So pour yourself a cup of coffee and plug into the BSD.

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    Matt Chittim and Jason Macaluso
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