Sport Business Roundtable

LeBow College of Business

Tune in to Sport Business Roundtable to stay in the know about the LeBow College of Business’ Sport Business program and the industry as a whole. This podcast — for students, faculty and sports lovers alike — features industry experts and covers everything from happenings within the Drexel LeBow program to news in the exciting world of sports.

  1. 1d ago

    Stephen Pina: Sports and Entertainment Law, NIL and Life Beyond the Track

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Jonas Ziga, BSBA ’28, is joined by Stephen Pina, JD, partner at Archer & Greiner P.C., where he focuses on sports and entertainment law, NIL (Name, Image and Likeness), music, and film and TV. A former Division 1 track and field standout at Penn State University and the University of Florida, Pina brings a rare blend of athlete, academic and attorney experience to his practice. Tune in to explore his journey, his approach to negotiation and client protection in a rapidly changing media landscape. Pina also lends his insight on what it takes to succeed across sports, music and entertainment law.

    35 min

  2. May 20

    Brendan Armstrong: Life in Equipment Operations and Leadership

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Jonas Ziga, BSBA ’28, is joined by Brendan Armstrong, head equipment manager for athletics at Drexel University. From working with the Philadelphia Eagles during Super Bowl XXXIX to managing equipment operations across college programs at La Salle, Temple and Drexel, Armstrong shares his experience from a career spanning professional and collegiate sports. Tune in to explore his journey through some of Philadelphia’s most iconic sports moments; his approach to athlete safety, gear management and program culture; and his insights on leadership, technology and operational excellence. Armstrong also offers valuable advice for students looking to break into and stand out in the competitive world of sport business.

    25 min

  3. Apr 8

    Barry Davis: Life in Sports and Leadership

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Lex Cabaero, BSBA ’29, is joined by Barry Davis, PhD. From building championship baseball programs to leading with purpose, Davis shares his experience from over 35 years as a head coach and leader in the sports industry. Tune in to explore his record-setting career with 1,000+ wins; his approach to developing student-athletes on and off the field; and his insights on leadership, culture and success. Davis also offers valuable advice for students looking to stand out and exceed expectations in the competitive world of sport business.

    45 min

  4. Feb 26

    Law, Co-op and Career Growth With Kate Sherlock

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Lex Cabaero, BSBA ’29, is joined by Kate Sherlock, BS ’06, JD ’12. From co-op experiences to real-world legal practice, Sherlock breaks down her journey from Drexel University’s Thomas R. Kline School of Law to Archer & Greiner law firm. Tune in to explore Sherlock’s role as partner, the intersection of law and sports, and key advice for students looking to build a career in a fast-changing industry.

    29 min

  5. 11/18/2025

    Social Media and Drexel Marketing Featuring Professor Chris Finnin

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Lex Cabaero ’29 is joined by fellow LeBow student Josh Smiler ’29 and Chris Finnin, EdD, clinical professor of general business at LeBow. Together, they dive into “Fast Five,” the weekly Instagram series Josh and Professor Finnin created to keep Drexel students in the loop on campus events. From there, the conversation pivots to the basketball court and Drexel’s shift to semesters in fall 2027.

    19 min

  6. 07/15/2025

    Full-Court Press to Front-Office Success: Drexel Alumnus Stephen Starks

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host Chris Senf ’26 sits down with Stephen Starks ’01, a former Division I basketball player at Drexel and now a sports law professional with about two decades of experience. They discuss Starks’ experience working for the U.S. Anti-Doping Agency, Indycar, Live Nation and Dude Perfect, as well as his time as a Drexel student-athlete. Starks also lends his insight on the ever-evolving world of NIL (name, image and likeness), an extremely relevant topic to student-athletes today.

    33 min

  7. 04/10/2025

    Advancing in Sport Media: How Drexel Alumnus Thomas Murphy Helped Revolutionize Digital Sport Content

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host James Biernat ’28 sits down with Thomas Murphy ’86, an international business development and finance professional with over three decades of experience. They discuss Murphy’s background working at the Walt Disney Co. and ESPN, the importance of gaining diverse professional experience and how Murphy saw the media landscape change during his time at ESPN. Additionally, they explore topics such as Murphy’s successful sale of SwingU and the development of direct-to-consumer media.

    30 min

  8. 11/26/2024

    Leveling the Playing Field With Rashad Campbell: A Dive Into Educating Athletes on Name, Image and Likeness (NIL)

    In this episode of Sport Business Roundtable, host James Biernat ’28 meets with Rashad Campbell, partner and COO at Advance NIL. They discuss Campbell’s experience playing football at Cornell, breaking into the sport business field and leveling the playing field for college athletes. Additionally, they explore the current NIL landscape along with Campbell’s journey in further financially educating his brother Ibraheim, who is a seven-year NFL veteran.

    27 min
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Tune in to Sport Business Roundtable to stay in the know about the LeBow College of Business’ Sport Business program and the industry as a whole. This podcast — for students, faculty and sports lovers alike — features industry experts and covers everything from happenings within the Drexel LeBow program to news in the exciting world of sports.

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  • Creator
    LeBow College of Business
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2026
  • Episodes
    22
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2022 - Drexel University - LeBow College of Business
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    Sport Business Roundtable