POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
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Fun-loving political operatives Geoff Embler and Jonathan Grella discuss politics, sports, and the intersection of the two, in a lighthearted, yet insightful way. From whichever sport is in the season to the next election, your POS hosts along with their fun and interesting friends have you covered.
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
Jonathan and Geoff discuss ESPN's silent protest over Florida's "Don't Say Gay" bill and transgender swimmer Lia Thomas ..read more
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
Geoff and Jonathan discuss the NFL Combine and upcoming draft, empowered QBs, and the two Madnesses of March and Mulch. Geoff also talks about his obsession with local news and living the true crime podcast lifestyle.
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POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
In a breaking news edition of the pod, Jonathan and Geoff discuss the latest drama with the release of Washington Football Team emails and how the journalistic sausage is made. The latest email drop got many reporters all in riled up over Adam Schefter's reporting techniques. Jonathan uses his experience as an NFL communications professional to put this news into context.  ..read more
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
Jonathan and Geoff bring you the cavalcade of news this week from the intersection of sports and politics: drama in Jacksonville with Jaguars head coach Urban Meyer, the impact of name, image, and likeness (NIL) compensation deals in college sports, and professional athletes talking openly about whether or not they want to take the COVID-19 vaccine.  ..read more
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
California political pro Paul Mitchell, the vice president of Political Data Inc. and owner of Redistricting Partners, walks Geoff and Jonathan through the enormous redistricting process in California. Paul and the gang also discuss the effort to recall Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA). Geoff learns that his home was once the location of a mean poker game among Sacramento pols, and Paul explains how cycling appeals to the competitive nature of political operatives.
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POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
Headwaters Media CEO Ian Prior enters the #POSpod to discuss a clever and zesty new project, The Daily Malarkey, and of course politics, sports, and yacht rock. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
Political and communications pro Ken Spain talks to Geoff and Jonathan about what makes a smart and effective operative, bipartisan marriage, and movies and TV shows to watch ..read more
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
They guys welcome Jonathan’s college buddy, Sean Kelly, who heads up marketing for ABC Fine Wine & Spirits in Florida. Sure, they talk about the booming booze biz and some Villanova hoops, but Sean steals the show with old Parcells and Bellichick stories from his Giants ballboy days ..read more
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
Geoff and Jonathan speak with online gaming attorney Jeff Ifrah about the trends and issues in the growing sports and online gaming industries. Jeff is the founding member of the Washington, DC-based law firm Ifrah Law, as well as the founder of the iDevelopment and Economic Association (iDEA), an organization that works to expand the online interactive entertainment business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more
POS POD: Politics of Sport/Sport of Politics
2y ago
Cannabis entrepreneur Patty Roe tells Geoff and Jonathan about her journey from the securities industry, to Capitol Hill, to building a successful cannabis business. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app ..read more