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Business & Sports Discourse

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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Update frequency
every 3 days
Average duration
21 minutes
Episodes
24
Years Active
2020
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Jen Ator - Editor-in-Chief, Women's Running Magazine

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…

00:25:04  |   Fri 07 Aug 2020
NYRR Layoffs and Elite Racing Talk

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 a…

00:25:58  |   Fri 31 Jul 2020
Tracksmith Doubles Down on Brand & Culture

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 …

00:22:47  |   Wed 29 Jul 2020
Track is... back?

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 cre…

00:23:18  |   Fri 24 Jul 2020
XC and Socially Distanced Distance Races

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 ide…

00:22:18  |   Tue 21 Jul 2020
The Wide World of Collective Bargaining

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…

00:21:10  |   Fri 17 Jul 2020
Under Armour Pivots, and Pivots, and Pivots

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 t…

00:25:23  |   Tue 14 Jul 2020
Cody Beals Part II - Cancellations, Training, and the New Professional Triathletes Organisation

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 be…

00:23:45  |   Fri 10 Jul 2020
Cody Beals Part I - Income Generation for a Pro Triathlete When Races are Cancelled

Cody Beals Part I - Income Generation for a Pro Triathlete When Races are Cancelled

After recording his first win as a professional triathlete in 2015, Cody Beals first realized you can actually make a living swimming, biking, and running around the world in spandex. In Part I of th…

00:23:48  |   Wed 08 Jul 2020
Lululemon Acquires Mirror

Lululemon Acquires Mirror

Lululemon, the maker of high-end activewear and athleisure attire, is making a big bet in the personalized remote exercise space by acquiring Mirror, a home fitness start-up that sells a $1,495 wall-…

00:15:42  |   Fri 03 Jul 2020
IRONMAN's Transition Troubles

IRONMAN's Transition Troubles

IRONMAN is not simply a company that puts on the most popular triathlons across the world, it is quite literally the sport of triathlon itself. It has faced many challenges over the years, including …
00:24:50  |   Wed 01 Jul 2020
Spartan Returns

Spartan Returns

Two weeks ago Spartan obstacle course races returned with a 5k race in Jacksonville, FL. Spartan was forced to create a race that honored CDC social distancing guidelines without sacrificing the soul…
00:21:47  |   Fri 26 Jun 2020
The Evolving World of Athlete Sponsorship

The Evolving World of Athlete Sponsorship

In this new era of sport without games the traditional model of athlete sponsorship has been upended. The connection between an athlete and their fans is now at the core of what is most important for…
00:20:56  |   Tue 23 Jun 2020
Gyms Need a Spotter

Gyms Need a Spotter

The world of gyms, fitness classes, and personal trainers has been completely devastated by the current effects of COVID-19. Millions of Americans have been forced to re-think how they workout. The g…
00:23:23  |   Fri 19 Jun 2020
Bloodletting of College Athletics

Bloodletting of College Athletics

As the COVID-19 pandemic as run roughshod over the college landscape, division one athletic departments are are making significant cuts to Olympic sports. In this episode we detail the practice, the …
00:25:25  |   Wed 17 Jun 2020
Tour de France Faux Pas

Tour de France Faux Pas

The Tour de France is embarking on a whole new summer. The Tour moved their race back two months and created a professional virtual race during the traditional race dates. This drastic change to the …
00:22:40  |   Tue 16 Jun 2020
Jason Fitzgerald, Part II: Running a Media and Online Coaching Business

Jason Fitzgerald, Part II: Running a Media and Online Coaching Business

This part two of our conversation with Jason Fitzgerald, the founder of Strength Running. If you haven't already done so, you should listen to part one first because part two is a continuation of tha…

00:22:38  |   Fri 12 Jun 2020
Jason Fitzgerald, Part I: Running a Media and Online Coaching Business

Jason Fitzgerald, Part I: Running a Media and Online Coaching Business

We are joined by Jason Fitzgerald, the founder of Strength Running, for an enlightening two-part episode.  Over the past decade Jason has built Strength Running from an interesting side venture to mu…

00:21:22  |   Wed 10 Jun 2020
When Teams and Brands Support Social Change

When Teams and Brands Support Social Change

The civil and social unrest that has swept American in the wake of the murders of Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and George Floyd is unprecedented. In the sports world athletes have banded together t…

00:22:26  |   Tue 09 Jun 2020
Hazards of Stadium Corporate Sponsorship

Hazards of Stadium Corporate Sponsorship

With nearly every pro sports arena/stadium comes a corporate naming right. These have become so ubiquitous, and ever changing, but their utility have long been a point of contention. In the current c…

00:22:19  |   Fri 05 Jun 2020
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