Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast

Neil Horowitz

A bi-weekly podcast focused on sports business, with a bent toward digital/social media, fan development, revenue generation, and innovation. Featuring interviews with top leaders and practitioners in the space.

  1. 1d ago

    Episode 324: WMT Digital’s Andy Zeilman & Chris Freet on Activating Fan Data and Maximizing O&O in College Sports

    Watch or listen to episode 324 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Andy Zeilman, President of WMT Digital, and Chris Freet, EVP and Chief Strategy Officer of WMT Digital. Andy and Chris discuss how WMT has built a technology-and-data-first company inside college sports, and why the real bottleneck for athletic departments isn’t a lack of data but the ability to act on it. They break down the move from fan ID to fan intelligence, the push to reclaim fans (along with their data and dollars) from social media and back into an owned-and-operated ecosystem, and how AI is powering a fan data flywheel that surfaces new segments and behaviors. They also get into fluid fandom and what it means for college loyalty, where pro sports can actually learn from the innovators in college, and their own distinct paths into the industry. 87 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

    1h 27m

  2. May 26

    Episode 323: Themes, Insights, and Takeaways from the 2026 Gondola Sports Summit

    Watch or listen to episode 323 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil breaks down some of the key themes, insights, and notes from the 2026 Gondola Sports Summit 2026. WATCH OR LISTEN BELOW! 48 minute duration. Also, find the podcast on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

    48 min

  3. May 15

    Episode 322: A Strategy and Biz Analysis & Review of NFL Schedule Release 2026 feat. Sponcon Sports’ Alex Kopilow

    In a special edition of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, Neil chatted with Sponcon Sports' Alex Kopilow about the recent NFL schedule release, discussing how teams in 2026. The ins and outs of schedule release, which ones stood out and why, the business considerations around schedule release content, and more.

    51 min

  4. May 12

    Episode 321: Elijah Burke on NASCAR Team Social Strategy, High-Performing Content, Activating Partners, Driver Brands, and More

    Watch or listen to episode 321 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Elijah Burke, Head of Social at Dirty Mo Media, and previously social media management and strategy at Roush Fenway Keselowski Racing (RFK) and Chip Ganassi Racing. Elijah discusses what makes NASCAR social a unique corner of the sports space, including the driver vs. team brand dynamic, what makes content go viral on a race team account, sponsor activation, fan development in NASCAR, and more.

    1h 50m

  5. Apr 28

    Episode 320: Kevin Richardson on Content as IP, Non-Endemic Storytelling, and Clemson Athletics’ Production House

    Watch or listen to episode 320 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Kevin Richardson, Vice President of Content, Clemson Ventures. Kevin discusses how Clemson Athletics is operating as a full-scale production house — building ownable IP, distributing original content across ESPN, Fox, Amazon Prime, and streaming platforms, and pushing the boundaries of what college athletics content can look like. Kevin breaks down the shift from fan affinity to content as a revenue driver, the vision for non-endemic storytelling that goes well beyond wins and losses, and how data is informing every content decision they make. He also shares his career path from Louisiana Tech and Rice to Texas and ultimately Clemson, the business case behind every piece of content Clemson Ventures produces, and why he believes college athletics hasn’t come close to scratching the surface of what’s possible. 87 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

  6. Apr 14

    Episode 319: Alex Magleby on Developing Major League Rugby Fans, the Entertainment-First Match Experience, and Capitalizing on the 2031 Rugby World Cup

    Watch or listen to episode 319 of the Digital and Social Media Sports Podcast, in which Neil chatted with Alex Magleby, Co-President of Major League Rugby. Alex discusses his journey from US national team rugby player and early sports analytics entrepreneur to co-founding the New England Free Jacks and now serving as Co-President of Strategy & Communications at Major League Rugby — and what it’s genuinely taken to build the sport in America from the ground up. He breaks down MLR’s entertainment-first model (live music, post-game field access, family of four for under $100), how the league thinks about fan development one block at a time, and why the 2031 Rugby World Cup is the north star for everything they’re building right now. 66 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTub

  7. Mar 31

    Episode 318: SBJ’s Alex Silverman on Why and How 2026 Could Be a Landmark Year for Hockey and Soccer in the US

    Watch or listen to episode 318 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast in which Neil chatted with Alex Silverman, Reporter for Sports Business Journal covering hockey and soccer business. Alex discusses why 2026 is shaping up to be a pivotal year for both hockey and soccer in the US — from the NHL’s push to develop its next generation of stars and the excitement around the World Cup this summer to MLS navigating its calendar to align more with the global football calendar. He also shares his perspective on where each league stands in the broader American sports media landscape, and what it will take for both to capitalize on the moment. 85 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTub

  8. Mar 17

    Episode 317: Jaelyn Arndt on the NCAA’s Social Strategy, Storytelling Across Divisions, the Proud Auntie Voice, March Madness, and More

    Watch or listen to episode 317 of the Digital and Social Media Sports podcast in which Neil chatted with Jaelyn Arndt, Associate Director of Communications – Social Media for the NCAA. Jaelyn discusses the NCAA’s social media strategy and how she and her team are building and evolving the brand across platforms. She breaks down the NCAA’s brand voice, the challenge and opportunity of storytelling across all three divisions, what she looks for when hiring for social media roles, how she approaches measuring success beyond the traditional metrics, and what goes into covering marquee moments like March Madness. 74 minute duration. Listen on Apple, Spotify and YouTube

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