KWIZCAST

KWIZCAST is your all-access pass into the world of live sports and entertainment production. Industry veteran Greg Kwizak hosts in-depth conversations with fellow leaders in the field who work with some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment. Learn what drives these talented people and how they achieved success in some of the coolest jobs in the biz! Whether you just love live events, are currently in the business or aspire to be one day, KWIZCAST takes you backstage into this chaotic - yet wildly thrilling – world!

Scott O'Neil - CEO, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment 06/23/2021

Scott O'Neil - CEO, Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment Scott O’Neil is one of the most respected, connected, and dynamic executives in the sports and entertainment industry. He has more than 25 years of experience leading NBA, NHL, and NFL organizations. In this episode Scott reflects on his roles and responsibilities as CEO at HBSE, supporting & investing in key societal initiatives, how to build a successful corporate culture, identifying what's most important, and lasting lessons from his newly released book - “Be Where Your Feet Are". /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/19573553

Brittany Summitt - Freelance Producer 06/09/2021

Brittany Summitt - Freelance Producer Brittany Summitt's portfolio includes music festivals and marquee sporting events such as the Super Bowl, NFL Draft, and NHL Draft. As a freelancer, Brittany’s lifestyle allows her to feed her passion for travel and explore opportunities with a variety of creative agencies, teams, brands, and leagues. In this episode Brittany describes how to be a successful freelance producer, overcoming roadblocks while standing by her creative convictions, memorable moments, working the Super Bowl, and more. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/19408097

Patrick Abell - Video Engineer & Roadie, Lynyrd Skynyrd 05/26/2021

Patrick Abell - Video Engineer & Roadie, Lynyrd Skynyrd Patrick Abell is a Video Engineer and Roadie for Rock and Roll Hall of Fame band Lynyrd Skynyrd. In this episode Patrick shares stories from life on the road with the legendary rockers, what a typical day looks like for a roadie, unwritten rules on the tour bus, working the festival circuit in Europe and more. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/19241168

Keia Clarke - CEO, New York Liberty 05/12/2021

Keia Clarke - CEO, New York Liberty As the Chief Executive Officer of the WNBA’s New York Liberty, Keia Clarke oversees everything from strategic planning and business operations to ticket sales and revenue. In this episode, Keia discusses her career trajectory, organizational and societal changes in the WNBA, growing the fan base while moving venues, maintaining a work/life balance, as well as the excitement surrounding the Liberty roster and the WNBA’s upcoming 25th anniversary season. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/19070228

Adam Pantozzi - Photographer (Sports & Entertainment) 05/05/2021

Adam Pantozzi - Photographer (Sports & Entertainment) Adam Pantozzi is a renowned sports and entertainment photographer whose portfolio ranges from the Grammys to the Los Angeles Lakers and includes high profile concerts from MSG to the Staples Center. In this episode Adam reflects on photographing celebs, the challenges of concert photography, his process for shooting an NBA game, the evolving impact of social media, iconic sports photos, and “the shot that got away." /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18980501

Frenchy - TV Host & Creative Entrepreneur 04/28/2021

Frenchy - TV Host & Creative Entrepreneur Frenchy is a TV Host, Creative Entrepreneur and 3x NBA All-Star Personality. He's brought his charm and charisma as a host to the Harlem Globetrotters, NBA All-Star Weekend, the Grammys & VMA red carpets, and has appeared in national TV commercials for globally recognized brands. In this episode, Frenchy talks about embracing the mic, his early days in NYC, the LA spotlight, the art of networking, staying focused, fashion, the challenges of being an influencer, his advice for future MCs and more. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18890828

Christina Mixon - Founder and Managing Director, Mixon Digital 04/21/2021

Christina Mixon - Founder and Managing Director, Mixon Digital Mixon Digital provides the hardware and software at sports venues that generates player & team stats to help fans better understand and visualize sports performance data. In this episode Christina reflects on her career origins, how stats and data analytics impact sports, working large-scale events in foreign markets (i.e. the NBA International Games, the NHL China Games), as well as overcoming adversity as a female entrepreneur of color, and her advice for young women looking to pursue a career in sports /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18801272

Kenny Albert - Sports Broadcaster (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB) 04/14/2021

Kenny Albert - Sports Broadcaster (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB) Kenny Albert is the only current play-by-play broadcaster who calls all four major professional sports (NFL, NHL, NBA, MLB). He has also appeared behind the mic at six Olympic Games. In this jam-packed episode, Kenny reflects on his early beginnings, honing his craft, juggling multiple sports, memorable highlights, travel pranks, player pronunciations, his most awkward interview and more. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18717896

Cory Miller - Director of Event Presentation, Dallas Cowboys 04/07/2021

Cory Miller - Director of Event Presentation, Dallas Cowboys Cory Miller is the Director of Event Presentation for the Dallas Cowboys. He enters his 17th season with the 5X Super Bowl champions and oversees the entire game day experience at AT&T Stadium. In this episode, Cory reflects on his college education at Texas A&M, how he got into the sports world, the game day prep process, his roots as a DJ, telling stories through music, creating home field advantage, his most memorable Cowboys game and the importance of family. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18628793

Michelle McComas - Senior Director of Entertainment & Events, Chicago Bulls 03/31/2021

Michelle McComas - Senior Director of Entertainment & Events, Chicago Bulls Michelle McComas is an Emmy-Award winning powerhouse in the world of live sports and entertainment production who lives by the mantra: “it’s never enough to just check the box.” In this episode Michelle reflects on her proud roots as a professional dancer, the transition from NYC to her native Chicago, her NBA All-Star highlights, producing memorable moments amidst tight deadlines, building a successful team culture, as well as championing female empowerment and the inspiring women in her life. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18482324

Brooklyn Boyars - Senior Producer, Pro Sports & Live Events 03/26/2021

Brooklyn Boyars - Senior Producer, Pro Sports & Live Events Brooklyn Boyars has worked for the LA Kings & AEG Sports, the Los Angeles Angels, Anaheim Ducks and LA Galaxy. She is a well-established senior producer with twenty years of experience, specializing in event presentation. In this episode Brooklyn reflects on her career highlights and challenges, balancing an aggressive work life with personal health and wellness, as well as what it’s like to a be a woman in a male dominated industry. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18473552

Chris Kuroda - Lighting Designer, Phish 03/24/2021

Chris Kuroda - Lighting Designer, Phish Chris Kuroda is the longtime lighting designer for Phish. He is a premier lighting and production designer who has worked with A-List touring acts worldwide, including Ariana Grande and Justin Bieber, as well as on large scale festival environments and in professional sports. Chris shares his accidental career origins, his creative process and inspirations, crossing over from lighting concerts to sports, personal learnings during the pandemic and his thoughts on the future of live concerts. /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18455726

Introducing: KWIZCAST 03/24/2021

Introducing: KWIZCAST KWIZCAST is a weekly all-access pass into the world of live sports and entertainment production. Industry veteran Greg Kwizak sits down with leaders in the field who work with some of the biggest brands in sports and entertainment. Learn what drives these talented people and how they achieved success in some of the coolest jobs in the biz! Whether you just love live events, are currently in the business or aspire to be one day, KWIZCAST takes you backstage into this chaotic, yet wildly thrilling, world! /episode/index/show/kwizcast/id/18455429

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