Episode description

In this episode, Gotham Chopra joins Chase Jarvis on the Chase Jarvis LIVE podcast to discuss the interconnection between culture, popular culture, history, creativity, entrepreneurship, and peak performance, with a specific focus on sports. Gotham, an award-winning filmmaker and the creator and co-founder of The Religion of Sports, shares his background growing up in Boston and how sports became a language for him. He talks about the shared suffering of Boston sports fans and how it bonded him with the culture of sports.

Gotham dives into how he merged his love for sports and storytelling, inspired by the launch of ESPN's 30 for 30 series. He shares his experiences working with iconic athletes like Kobe Bryant, Tom Brady, LeBron James, and Serena Williams, and how he explores the convergence of sports and spirituality. The conversation touches on the deeper purpose that sports can bring to our lives and the lessons learned from failure and loss.

Some highlights we explore:

• The transformative power of sports and how it taps into human potential
• The importance of embracing the journey and learning from failures and losses
• The lessons learned from iconic athletes like Tom Brady and Serena Williams

Enjoy!