Sports Rule Pod with Nick Elam

How did U.S. soccer grow from a developing program into a country with legitimate World Cup ambitions? National Soccer Hall of Famer and author of From the Sandlots to the World Cup: Inside Seven Decades of American Soccer, Dr. Joe Machnik, joins Nick Elam to reflect on more than seven decades in American soccer, including his work as a college coach, U.S. Men’s National Team assistant, referee, officiating administrator, soccer educator, and Fox Sports Soccer Rules Analyst. He shares what cha

What does it really take to build a lasting career in sports media? Dani Wexelman, St. Louis Cardinals pregame and postgame host and MLB Network Radio host on SiriusXM, joins Nick Elam to discuss the preparation, sacrifice and persistence behind sports broadcasting. She shares how internships, production work, layoffs, radio opportunities and trusted mentors shaped her path from minor league baseball to the Cardinals. The episode also explores whether Major League Baseball should give players

How do baseball players turn name, image, and likeness into lasting value? Nick Elam talks with Evan Kaplan, President of MLB Players, Inc., about the commercial side of baseball, from licensing and sponsorships to trading cards, jerseys, video games, social media, and player brand opportunities. Kaplan explains how MLB Players, Inc. supports active players, minor leaguers, and retired players while helping brands connect with players in ways that build fan engagement. We also take a look at