Best George M. Perry Podcasts (2025)

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Rule 40 says more about track & field than the IOC 18:48

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4y ago18:48

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The Rule 40 blackout period should be a non-issue for properly activated sponsorships. But for track & field, it's a dire event because the athletes and sponsors (if we can call them that) have such a superficial relationship.By George M. Perry

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Track & field needs to think value for value, not "thank you" 8:16

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When was the last time you thanked your employer? Probably never, because you trade your work for their money. Pro track & field athletes need to approach their sponsor relationships the same way, and stop talking like they have nothing to offer.By George M. Perry

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What do track & field athletes offer their sponsors? 14:02

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Track & field athletes lament their one-sided contracts, but the sponsors probably feel the same way. When was the last time an athlete, agent or property asked a prospective sponsor "What do you want? What would benefit you?" and then went back and figured out a solution?By George M. Perry

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What do track & field's sponsors aim to get from their sponsorships? 15:57

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Sports sponsorship requires more from the brand and the property than slapping a logo on something. What did the sponsors of recent track & field events hope to get from their involvement, and did they do anything to reach that goal? What will Puma do to activate their new post-collegiate group in North Carolina?…

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An unashamedly desperate plea to track & field people: Be eagles 13:09

4+ y ago13:09

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Two stories, five years apart, set the stage for a stark choice that everyone faces when someone new appears in your Inbox: be an eagle and respond, or be a s**tbird and ignore them.By George M. Perry

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Never say no: US T&F athletes must stop trusting their "institutions" 9:54

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Track & field athletes need purge the word "No" from their vocabulary, because the institutions to which they entrust their careers are far too comfortable saying "No" at every turn.By George M. Perry

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Track & field needs a business class, Part II 10:42

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Everyone involved in "professional" track & field should be ashamed that Ben Blankenship funded a race at the American Track League. But they won't be. Our advice to aspiring pro's or semi-pro's: Look elsewhere.By George M. Perry

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Grim year could get harder for T&F's post-collegiate athletes 6:38

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Post-collegiate non-professional athletes were the majority of competitors at the 2016 track & field Olympic Trials. Any changes to the format for the 2021 trials would likely fall hardest on them.By George M. Perry

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Indoor T&F nationals cancelled: Crickets ensue 13:55

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The combined response across track & field to USATF cancelling indoor nationals was...... silence? Apathy? Ignorance? What does that mean about the sport, the athletes and anyone's prospects going forward?By George M. Perry

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Lessons for long jumpers: T&F'rs need to watch more sports 36:20

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Stockholm DL long jump was no different than what every other sport does all the time, but athletes and others within T&F wouldn't know that. T&F needs more experiments to create more opportunities, not less.By George M. Perry

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7/23/2020: Malicious compliance, get the F out, Maps & Money 18:34

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- T&F athletes show how ridiculous their contracts are, but will anything change in the next negotiations? - T(F)AA - NALathletics Map is the first step towards being the AirBnB of Athletics, and that, in turn, is all about the money.By George M. Perry

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Author Tim Rolls talks Chelsea FC under Tommy Docherty 30:06

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Tim Rolls takes us through his upcoming book Diamond, Dynamos and Devils: The Transformation of Chelsea FC under Tommy Docherty. Rolls talks about the changes to the culture and stature of Chelsea FC during Docherty's term. He lays bare the contrast between the game, the personalities and the culture of Chelsea 1961-1967 and the modern game; and ho…

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Chelsea's Summer of Youth: Chalobah, Ake and Boga take turns in the spotlight 30:44

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Nathaniel Chalobah's and Nathan Ake's transfers brought added scrutiny to Chelsea's youth and loan policy. Jeremie Boga's take-notice performance in the friendly against Arsenal briefly raised hopes that he might stay, but another loan is in his best interests - and the realm of possibility. Rayna, Ajitesh and George talk about the purpose of Chels…

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Supply and demand: Chelsea's wingback dilemma 51:57

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Chelsea need to reinforce their squad's wingbacks, but few top-level wingbacks are on the transfer market. George and Barrett debate buying vs. adapting players to fill the unique role, along with the latest chapter of Diego Costa drama and Chelsea's next backup goalkeeper.By George M. Perry

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Chelsea FC Tactics & Transfers: What do Chelsea need, who should Chelsea buy? 51:58

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Virgil van Dijk would be a nonsensical purchase given the depth of ability and character among Chelsea's centre-backs. Timeouye Bakayoko, on the other hand, could complete Chelsea's midfield. George and Barrett rate the Blues' top transfer prospects, discuss Eden Hazard's and Antonio Conte's long-term future at the club and debate the complicated l…

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Antonio Conte needed more than a formation to win the Premier League 35:04

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Antonio Conte's 3-4-3 has become a catch-all explanation for Chelsea's Premier League title. Conte made significant decisions big and small to execute the formation and bring together a broken team. Rayna, Travis and George unpack the 3-4-3, and discuss how the league's tactical battles gave way to basic management and leadership.…

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Lane9: Track, field & money

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The Blue Lions - A Chelsea FC podcast

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Rule 40 says more about track & field than the IOC 18:48

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Track & field needs to think value for value, not "thank you" 8:16

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What do track & field athletes offer their sponsors? 14:02

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What do track & field's sponsors aim to get from their sponsorships? 15:57

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An unashamedly desperate plea to track & field people: Be eagles 13:09

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Never say no: US T&F athletes must stop trusting their "institutions" 9:54

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Track & field needs a business class, Part II 10:42

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Grim year could get harder for T&F's post-collegiate athletes 6:38

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Indoor T&F nationals cancelled: Crickets ensue 13:55

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Lessons for long jumpers: T&F'rs need to watch more sports 36:20

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7/23/2020: Malicious compliance, get the F out, Maps & Money 18:34

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Author Tim Rolls talks Chelsea FC under Tommy Docherty 30:06

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Chelsea's Summer of Youth: Chalobah, Ake and Boga take turns in the spotlight 30:44

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Supply and demand: Chelsea's wingback dilemma 51:57

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Chelsea FC Tactics & Transfers: What do Chelsea need, who should Chelsea buy? 51:58

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Antonio Conte needed more than a formation to win the Premier League 35:04