My First Job In Sports

About My First Job In Sports

As a leader in Sports Market Analytics, SBRnet has always prioritized the ability to share industry knowledge with students/young professionals. Since the start of the pandemic, it has been harder than ever for students to connect with professionals. The My First Job In Sports podcast was created to bring together industry professionals and students pursuing a career in sports. That way, not only would professionals be able to share what they wish they knew prior, but students will also be well prepared and know what to expect once they obtain that first job in sports.

Publisher

Neil Schwartz and Ashley Gardner, PH.D.

Category

arts

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

16 Aug 2021

Latest episode

23 Oct 2026

Latest episodes

1 of 55 episodes have a transcript.

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   23 Oct 2026

   My First Job in Sports Episode 54- Mike Gugat

   Your first job in sports might not be where you think it is. Mike Gugat proves that the real advantage comes from staying curious, building relationships, and knowing when to call an audible. From slinging shoes at Luke's Locker in Dallas to helping launch brands, lead teams, and build new ventures, Mike's path is a blueprint for turning a passion for sports into a career that evolves. Neil Schwartz and Dr. G press Mike on the moves that shaped his journey, including how retail led to a caree...

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   5 Oct 2026

   My First Job in Sports Episode 53- Kristina Southam Townsend

   Christina Southam Townsend on reverse engineering a sports career, women’s sports, and building impact-driven events This episode centers on Christina Southam Townsend’s unconventional path through sports, diplomacy, and social impact. She shares how she moved from a planned foreign service career into women’s sports research, sports philanthropy, and launching her own podcast, with a constant thread of curiosity and purpose. Neil Schwartz and Dr. G. frame the conversation a...

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   1 Oct 2026

   My First Job in Sports Episode 52- Mike Lauer

   My First Job in Sports: Mike Lauer on Sweat Equity, Networking, and Building a Career Neil Schwartz and Dr. Ashley Gardner sit down with Mike Lauer, whose path in sports began at 15 as a ball boy for the New York Knicks and eventually grew into a long career in NBA entertainment and video production. Mike breaks down how proximity, humility, consistency, and saying yes to opportunities shaped his journey, and why the real lesson for students is to learn how rooms work before trying to i...

Who has been a guest on My First Job In Sports

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Sallie Gordon
• Luca De la Pena
• Demarieh Wesley

Reach and audience

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Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 10 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

9

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

27

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