Best PDL Podcasts (2025)

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Ep. 890 - Deandra Duggans (VP Brand Marketing, Las Vegas Aces) 43:48

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Deandra Duggans is working to merge the gap between brand and fans, by invoking a new sense of what that relationship means in the digital and traditional media world. Duggans shares about her time in the NFL with the Baltimore Ravens, trying to play music that the players like, but also that the fanbase will accept. Duggans then talks about her mo…

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Ep. 889 - Justin Rogers (Assistant Athletic Director / Resource Development, Boise State) 41:39

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As NAATSO time in Las Vegas hits, it's a visit with Justin Rogers, who oversees the revenue generation aspects of Boise State Athletics as "Resource Development." While that title is a bit new on the landscape, the role features many old school interests such as ticket sales, marketing and gift development. Rogers shares his viewpoint of capturing …

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Ep. 888 - Andrew Rubinstein (Annual Fund and Athletic Development Director, Lake Superior State University) 37:17

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Andrew Rubinstein left the world of professional sports and group ticket sales to join the ranks of the annual fund at a remote university with Division I hockey in the state of Michigan. Rubinstein shares his choices, how he interacts with potential and current donors using technology such as Zoom, and embraces the idea that there's a longer play …

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Ep. 887 - Garrett Nolan (Independent Ticket Consultant) 55:22

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It's been more than a minute since Garrett Nolan came on the podcast, way back in 2015 on Ep. 449. Nolan was a working stiff for one arena back then, but is now on his own, helping various platforms and partners achieve their revenue goals through his expertise. Nolan talks about his journey from being employed by one venue to his own independent c…

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Ep. 886 - Craig Cugno (Vice President & General Manager, Ticket Sales - University of Connecticut at TAYMAR Sales U.) 33:43

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Craig Cugno has had his work cut out for him, because as much as he wants to have two winning college basketball teams, it means that he has to work that much harder to get their off-site arenas filled up each, eight times a year. Good problems to have. Cugno discusses his start in minor league baseball, selling minor league hockey, then going to t…

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Ep. 885 - Paul Fruitman (Chief Consultant, iSports Insights) 33:10

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It's been over 11 years since Paul Fruitman came on the podcast. The Canadian sports executive has ventured from ticket sales to corporate to now looking at brand insights for the sports space. Fruitman talks about what changed and what hasn't since that time, and how everything matters now to a brand, less on what is in the stadium, but what eyeba…

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Ep. 884 - Kyle Pottinger (Sr. Vice President, Ticket Sales & Service, Phoenix Suns) 32:39

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Kyle has had three stints with the Phoenix Suns, first as an intern, then as a group sales rep, then finally, back to take the lead of the organization's overall ticket sales strategy, now as Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales & Service. Kyle shares his vision of how the Suns have managed to do the impossible, create a 133-game sell-out streak o…

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Ep. 883 - Joe Bertoletti (Assistant General Manager, Insignia Events) 34:14

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The last time that Troy talked to Joe, they were at the 2016 NACDA Conference. Troy was at UC Davis and Joe was at Holy Cross. Now, both are no longer in college athletics, which has changed drastically in that time. Joe made his way out to the southwest, working at both Surprise Stadium, the Cactus League home of the Kansas City Royals and Texas R…

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Ep. 882 - Rob Yowell (President, Gemini Sports Group) 1:04:12

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Rob Yowell has the entry of naming rights explode during his time in the industry, and has adopted the ability to sell new brands on the world of sports. Yowell has spent his time over the last few years helping groups such as bitcoin gain entry into the sports world space. Yowell covers some of the ins and outs of that industry segment, along with…

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Ep. 881 - Mike Dellosa (Vice President of Ticket Sales, Arizona Diamondbacks) 44:10

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Mike Dellosa grew up in the Arizona Diamondbacks organization, rising to the role of Vice Presiden to Ticket Sales. So when it came to the pandemic, he did something drastic, throwing out the playbook entirely on how to sell tickets to fans. Dellosa felt that desperate times called for desperate measures, and he did whatever it took, by forcing in …

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Ep. 880 - Matt Slatus (President, General Manager, Camelback Ranch) 34:56

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Matt Slatus returns to the podcast, now as President & General Manager of Camelback Ranch, the Cactus League home of the Los Angeles Dodgers and Chicago White Sox. Slatus talks about the decade separation between his podcast guesting adventures, how he took a General Manager job at the Ballpark at The Palm Beaches (Houston Astros & Washington Natio…

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Ep. 879 - Kathy Burrows (Sold Out Seating, Sales Trainer) 32:19

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Kathy Burrows has been a guest and friend of the podcast for over a decade. So its fitting that she be the first guest since 2019, when the podcast was last updated. Things have changed in the industry, for the better, as the phone crusher model seems to be dead or dying. Kathy talks about what she has learned, especially by asking those buyers wha…

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Season #3 - Episode #2 - Marc Dos Santos 1:17:09

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Season #3 - Episode #2 - Former Whitecaps Manager Marc Dos Santos joins the Snobs to talk about his career! Marc is absolutely candid and honest, and in this interview you will hear a managers honest opinion about life in the soccer world! What does Marc think of this new generation of players? Is Marc coming back to Ottawa in the CPL? Hear about h…

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Season #3 - Episode #1 - Jamar Dixon 54:41

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Season #3 - Episode #1 - The Snobs start season 3 off with a BANG! CPL Champion and Ottawa soccer star Jamar Dixon. The Snobs hold nothing back and ask Jamar everything! From winning the title, to leaving the Fury, to getting called up to the national team all the way to which Pacific player spends the most time on his hair! Jamar is an enlightenin…

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Bonus Episode - The Snobs Reunite - Jason Whiting on soccer in Ireland 51:01

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The Snobs Reunite!!! - Lost Snob Jason Whiting is found and the Snobs talk about his time in Ireland. Jason has been coaching youth soccer in Ireland and his kids have been playing there as well. What is the same and what is different to Canada? Listen in as Jason gives a really positive review of coaching here in Canada. Jason and his boys have ha…

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Bonus Episode - Canada Soccer 2021 A year in review 45:32

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What a year Canada soccer has had in 2021! Both the women's and men's teams have achieved so much and perhaps had the best years ever for either program. The feel good factor around both teams and the positivity coming from these programs are at an all time high. The Snobs review the success from 2021 in their latest bonus episode. The Snobs have s…

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Bonus Episode - Kitmas 2021 23:07

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The Snobs joined in with Paul Watsons Kitmas initiative to create the first international branch. The soccer community in Ottawa came together and raised over $8,100 and were able to get over 220 jerseys for kids this year. What an amazing first year. Listen in as the Snobs tell you how it happened and who were so helpful in making it all happen.…

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Season #2 - Episode #31 - Season Finale - Kayza Massey 1:09:15

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WHAT an episode for us to close Season 2 with. Kayza Massey from Ghana to Canada and to West Virginia. Kayza’s story is incredible. Adopted by her mother Karen Massey when she was just 2 months old from an orphanage in Ghana. Kayza grew up in Ottawa but played in the U17 World Cup for Ghana, helping them reach the Quarter Finals. She then made the …

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Season #2 - Episode #30 - The Snobs interview a Soccer Agent 51:09

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Have you ever wanted to talk to a soccer agent to ask him what goes on behind the scenes? Well the Snobs were fortunate to be able to talk to one of the top agents out there in Pranay Kapuria. Pranay works for Sporting Group International and represents 4 Indian National team members amongst others. Pranay was a fascinating interview. Learn the ins…

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Season #2 - Episode #29 - Nicky Law - Glasgow Rangers 1:06:23

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Want to know what it's like to take a penalty in an old firm game? What type of abuse would you get on twitter for playing poorly? Nicky Law joined Rangers at their lowest point and helped drag them up the divisions and back to the premiership. From the lows of drawing at Stranraer to the highs of being Rangers top goal scorer Nicky had an eventful…

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Season #2 - Episode #28 - Jason Whiting's farewell! 1:27:23

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Jason says farewell to Canada, but not to the Snobs. Jason has moved to Dublin, Ireland where he will teach and coach soccer. We will follow Jason's coaching as well as his sons journey in Europe. What is different and what is the same? In this episode the Snobs say goodbye and get into some really useless conversation lead by Marc asking some of h…

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Season #2 - Episode #27 – NCAA D1 Coach Marc Hubbard 49:47

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Marc Hubbard head coach of perennial top 25 program New Hampshire joins the Snobs. Marc answers all of the Snobs and the listeners questions about getting a scholarship to a Division 1 school. He discusses what to do and what not to do. How to make a proper resume and what to send coaches as far as video’s etc. Where do coaches go to look for playe…

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Season #2 - Episode #26 - Stephen Constantine 1:22:08

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I don’t think you can find someone more interesting to have on a podcast than Stephen Constantine. He has managed 5 international teams (India, Malawi, Sudan, Rwanda, Nepal), he has coaching licenses from around the globe (FIFA instructor, UEFA Pro License, USSF A, etc.) and he’s managed club teams in Cyprus and Greece to coaching at Millwall. Step…

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Season #2 - Episode #25 - R. Stewart Thompson Canadian owner of Peterborough United 1:18:31

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Ever wanted to know what it's like to own a massive professional club? Well snob nation here it is! We catch up with Canadian owner of Peterborough United in the English championship! How on earth did he get involved in this? Is he interested in owning a CPL team? What does the R. mean in his name? It's a new format catch the snobs talk all about t…

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Season #2 - Episode #24 - Robin Singh 55:41

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Huge episode for the Snobs this week as Indian Super League and National team star Robin Singh joins us. Robin talks about his career with such illustrious teams as East Bengal, Delhi Dynamos, ATK and of course the national team. From going to Adriano's house for lunch to playing with John Arne Riise, Florent Malouda and Roberto Carlos, Robin is ne…

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Season #2 - Episode #23 - The Snobs go Live with Rob Gale and Carl Haworth 1:21:37

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SNOBS GO LIVE! This is a recording of the Soccer Snobs hitting the LIVE airwaves on Cap City Beats! Shawn Edward from No Holds Barred joins. DO NOT miss this show - the boys take a ton of questions from a live chat with our listeners. We have some celebrity guests phone in including Rob Gale or Snob Gale, Carl Haworth and a surprise local legend! W…

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Season #2 - Episode #22 - Rylee Foster, Liverpool FC and Canadian Women's National team 39:10

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The Snobs finally got a Goalkeeper on the show. Rylee Foster joins the Snobs. What an awesome human being she is, positive, funny and competitive. Rylee is just starting out her career and is going to be a really good one. Already established at Liverpool FC and the Women’s national team. Rylee answers all of our listener questions as well as some …

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Season #2 - Episode #21 - Free Soccer Tim Adams 1:14:49

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Founder and CEO of Free Footy Edmonton. You don't know the name? You should, and hopefully you will, because this idea that he has created into a reality is something every city in the entire world should have. Free soccer for youth. FREE. Find out all about his program, how he does it, how its run, the struggles, and the feel good stories about li…

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Season #2 - Episode #20 - Indian Football with Iain Hume 1:19:21

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A country with over a billion people - but only 104 in the FIFA rankings? Why? We sit down with Iain Hume, an Indian Super League legend and learn all about the inner workings, and life in India. What animal did he see being walked outside beside his team bus? What Club in India has the best fans? Hume also takes listener questions from fans in Ind…

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Season #2 - Episode #19 - David Wotherspoon Canadian International 1:09:32

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Canadian Men's National Team Player David Wotherspoon - The Snobs sit down for a conversation with 2 time cup winner at St. Johnstone Football Club, and recent star of Canada's World Cup qualifying matches David Wotherspoon! David talks about him obtaining his Canadian passport and how it came to be, about playing under Herdman, and does he use gif…

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Season #2 - Episode #18 – Super League with a twist 1:07:20

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The Snobs aren't a news of the day type Podcast but the Super League is tough to ignore. The Snobs discuss it with a twist from Marc. Also who would the Snobs support IF their teams did join the Super League? International vs club management, what is harder, what would you rather manage? Would the Snobs agree to a NetFlix series following them arou…

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Season #2 - Episode #17 – Lewes FC “Gender Equality FC” 1:16:54

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Sometimes things work out perfectly. The Snobs couldn’t be happier to be releasing our Lewes FC episode today, on the heels of the greedy Super League news. Lewes FC is the exact opposite to these clubs and their greed. Lewes FC is a community owned club with high standards and values. For example both the men’s and women’s teams are paid equally g…

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Season #2 - Episode #16 - Back to our Roots 1:20:19

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The Snobs back together on their own this week to talk about managers getting big jobs too soon, One Soccer and is it really good for Canadian soccer, and get into our Over/Under Rated segment! We also tell some stories about how we have been ripped off and duped by telemarketers or fake websites. All this and a TON more check it out!…

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Season #2 - Episode #15 - Canadian National Team player Jordyn Listro 56:15

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Jordyn Listro - Want to hear a story about someone who just LOVES the game, never gave up and overcame all obstacles in front of her to succeed? Then listen to this story of how Jordyn Listro persevered and made it to the NWSL as a professional and the Canadian Women's National team. Out of the game for almost 2 years Jordyn's drive, determination …

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Season #2 - Episode #14 - Nick Dasovic 51:05

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Nick Dasovic - What a great interview this one was. Nick tells us about his early days at Dynamo Zagreb where he learnt how to fight and become a professional. To his days with the National team and St. Johnstone were he had his best playing days helping an unfancied club reach the top of the Scottish game and compete with Celtic and Rangers! Nick …

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Season #2 - Episode #13 - Paul Watson 1:14:01

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Paul Watson - Youngest International Manager in the world! If you want a real interesting story, so interesting its a book! Then stop right here, and listen to this man. Paul Watson has travelled the entire Globe managing in Countries like Mongolia, Pohnpei, Bangladesh and many others! He has helped non FIFA recognized countries organize and compet…

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Season #2 - Episode #12 - Iain McMenemy, the Chairman of Stenhousemuir Football Club 1:19:03

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Ever wonder what it was like to be the in charge of a professional Football Club? Well wonder no more!!! We are joined by Iain McMenemy, the Chairman of Stenhousemuir Football Club in Scotland. He talks to the snobs about what its like day to day running a Club, how he battles the Scottish FA for the lower leagues, and how Scottish football can lea…

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Season #2 - Episode #11 - Joé Fournier Louis Riel Sport d'étude 1:06:10

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Joé Fournier Louis Riel Sport d'étude head coach joins the Snobs to discuss his incredible program that has produced the likes of Jonathan David and Vanessa Gilles amongst many others. Joé is an incredible coach, one of the best around and his banter and personality are just as good. What a wonderfully entertaining episode listening to Joé's humour…