The On Deck Podcast

On Deck Podcast Presented By SeatGeek•seatgeek.com

The On Deck Podcast is focused on topics at the convergence of sports and technology. With interviews from startups and product designers to leaders of leagues and media organizations, each episode digs deep into how technology is rapidly transforming the ways that we follow, enjoy, analyze, and understand the sports, games, and teams that we love. Subscribe on iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/podcast/the-on-deck-podcast/id1126983724?mt=2 Subscribe on Google Play Music: https://play.google.com/music/listen?u=0#/ps/Iuq75k6ehgpbscuq7y2fnddld5e

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Episodes

Episode 6: Creating a Brand New Sport with Tony Budding of the Drone Racing League

Drone racing is a brand new sport, and Tony Budding and his team have built it from scratch. Budding, the Director of Media for the DRL, joined us to discuss the league, its conception, the drivers, the drones, and what it’s like to be building "the sport of the future." Music for this episode by Jesse Spillane (www.jessespillane.com).

Aug 28, 2016•32 min

Episode 5: The Stadium of the Future, Part 2 with John Paul of VenueNext

There’s no better day for a sports fan than one spent watching their favorite team live - but that experience at the stadium has changed dramatically over the years. John Paul, Founder and CEO of in-venue experience company VenueNext, joined us to discuss how his team provides services for fans and venues that harness the power of technology to improve and modernize the live events experience. This is Part 2 of a two-part Future of the Stadium series, focused on digital tools that enhance the li...

Aug 03, 2016•22 min

Episode 4: The Stadium of the Future, Part 1 with Brian Mirakian of Populous

Stadiums and arenas are the cornerstone of live sporting events - but today’s sports venue is vastly different than those built just a decade ago. Brian Mirakian of Populous, a firm that has designed and built venues from Camden Yards to the new Yankee Stadium, joined us to discuss how stadiums and arenas are rapidly changing to engage with the modern fan and provide new and innovative sports experiences. This is Part 1 of a two-part Future of the Stadium series, focused on how technology is cha...

Jul 28, 2016•26 min

Episode 3: Watching Sports in Virtual Reality with Brad Allen of NextVR

What if you could have a courtside view of a NBA game - from your couch? That’s what virtual reality streaming company NextVR is making possible, by broadcasting the biggest events in sports in high definition VR. We’re joined by Brad Allen, NextVR’s Executive Chairman, to discuss watching live sports in 3D virtual reality and what this technology will enable fans to experience in the future. Music for this episode by Jesse Spillane (www.jessespillane.com).

Jul 14, 2016•26 min

Episode 2: Sports Mental Training through Technology with Graham Betchart of Lucid Training

We’re joined by sports psychologist and mental skills coach Graham Betchart to discuss his work with top NBA and college basketball players such as Aaron Gordon and Ben Simmons, the emergence and importance of mental training in sports, and how the recently launched Lucid Training app can scale his methodology to a wider audience. Music by Jesse Spillane (www.jessespillane.com).

Jun 29, 2016•30 min

The On Deck Podcast: Trailer

The On Deck Podcast is focused on topics at the convergence of sports and technology. With interviews from startups and product designers to leaders of leagues and media organizations, each episode digs deep into how technology is rapidly transforming the ways that we follow, enjoy, analyze, and understand the sports, games, and teams that we love. If you're interested, subscribe on iTunes, SoundCloud, or Google Play Music, and leave us a rating and review! We'd love to hear what you think. Musi...

Jun 29, 2016•1 min

Pilot Episode: Venture Capital and Sports Tech with Vasu Kulkarni and Deepen Parikh

In the pilot episode of SeatGeek's On Deck Podcast, host Will Flaherty talks to two serial sports entrepreneurs and investors about their careers in sports technology. Vasu Kulkarni, founder of video analytics startup Krossover, and Deepen Parikh, an entrepreneur, investor, and Vasu's partner in sports venture capital firm Courtside VC, discuss the opportunities and challenges they see in the field of sports business and technology today. This episode's intro and outro music is an edited version...

Jun 22, 2016•37 min

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