Get ready for a front-row seat to the action with Skin in the Game! Hosted by sports marketing guru John Cimperman and seasoned sports business journalist Tim O’Shei, this podcast is your go-to source for the freshest and most fascinating business news in the world of sports.
We don’t just stop at the headlines. Skin in the Game explains how these developments ripple through the Buffalo and Toronto sports scenes. From pro leagues to college rivalries and high school sports, we unpack how trends shape the competitiveness of your favorite teams and influence the fans who live and breathe regional sports. Each episode gives you the inside scoop on what’s making waves in your local sports world!
Episodes air Saturdays at 4pm, with rebroadcasts on Sundays at 7am and Tuesdays at 11am.
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We welcome Jonny Greco, Co-founder and “Chief Energy Officer” at Shine Entertainment, for a behind-the-scenes look at the world of game-day entertainment. Jonny talks about crafting unforgettable experiences at sporting events—win or lose. -
John and Tim are joined by Amy Latimer, the Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer of Delaware North, a global leader in hospitality and entertainment. -
John and Tim are joined by Amy Scheer, Senior VP of Business Operations for the Professional Women’s Hockey League, to talk about the explosive growth of women’s sports, the challenges of creating the league, and about their Takeover Tour featuring a game scheduled for Buffalo in late February. -
We welcome Helen A. “Nellie” Drew, Director of the Center for the Advancement of Sport from the University of Buffalo School of Law. They talk about the pressing issue of name, image, and likeness facing higher education institutions while dissecting the competitive role of universities recruiting these young athletes. -
As sports critics debate Buffalo’s ability to attract and keep quality talent, Marcel Dionne, Steve Tasker, and Andrew Peters talk about what brought them to the region, and more importantly, why they’ve stayed. -
John & Tim welcome the Executive Vice President of Football Operations for the NFL, and former Buffalo Bill, Troy Vincent. He shares life lessons learned throughout his athletic journey and the NFL's commitment to Flag Football. -
John and Tim bring celebrity star power to the program with Buffalo’s own - actor, writer, and director William Fichtner. They talk about the Buffalo Bills fandom, his commitment to the region, and why he loves making films in Western New York. -
John and Tim welcome Jack Armstrong, Toronto Raptors Sportscaster, Analyst, and longtime Western New Yorker. They discuss the evolution of the game and get his take on the impact of sports in this region and beyond. -
John & Tim celebrate 2024 and usher in 2025 with a compilation of Skin in the Game's favorite moments from previous episodes and predict the most significant sports business topics in the coming year. -
This week, John and Tim welcome Patrick Kaler, the President and CEO of Visit Buffalo Niagara.
