Painless Podcast
Sports & Recreation Podcasts
Home of TWO terrific podcasts: 1) PAINLESS PODCAST Connect with Interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking (https://www.Painless.Network) members, hosted...
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Sports & Recreation Podcasts
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Home of TWO terrific podcasts: 1) PAINLESS PODCAST Connect with Interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking (https://www.Painless.Network) members, hosted by Chris Hartweg. 2) THE FADEAWAY WITH DEON & ERIC Join former Illinois Fighting Illini basketball star Deon Thomas and Xfinity Game of the Week reporter Eric Schmidt for their podcast focusing on the Illini, hoops, and life. Painless on... Linked in: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/73710 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/PainlessNetwork And The FadeAway on... Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/TheFadeawayChi
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Episodes
THE FADEAWAY 18 - Will Leitch
1/10/2019
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 18 Will Leitch, MLB.com, New York Magazine and much more Deon and Eric go to the post with Will Leitch, prolific author and columnist for MLB.com, New York Magazine, and many more. We learn how Will started Deadspin, why he left, and how his roots growing up in Central Illinois and attending the University of Illinois helped shape his writing interests. The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does...
Duration:00:51:37
Ep 53: FK Day (SRAM + WBR) & Carey Pinkowski (BofA Chicago Marathon) LIVE Panel
10/27/2018
Painless Podcast episode 53: FK Day (Co-Founder SRAM & World Bicycle Relief) Carey Pinkowski (Exec. Race Director, Bank of America Chicago Marathon) Hear from two of the best in their fields – FK Day and Carey Pinkowski. FK helped launch SRAM, now the global leader in high-end bike components, surviving multiple failures. In Dec 2004 on holiday he was struck with the need for access to simple transportation in developing countries. But he didn’t want to just throw money at the problem. Nor...
Duration:00:59:26
THE FADEAWAY 17 - Dee Brown
10/16/2018
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 17 Dee Brown, Illini Basketball Legend The “Human Fast Break” on the 2005 Fighting Illini Final Four Team…Dee Brown was Illinois’ Mr. Basketball and McDonald’s All American his senior year at Proviso East HS. Then, in that magical 2005 season, he was a consensus All-American who earned the Sporting News National Player of the Year award. Dee jumps on the FadeAway to share his thoughts on what’s most important to him in basketball. He...
Duration:00:41:20
THE FADEAWAY 16 - Dana Howard
9/28/2018
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 16 Dana Howard, 2018 HOF Inductee - College Football & Fighting Illini, 1994 Butkus Award Winner As the Dean of “Linebacker U”, former Illini Dana Howard still holds the Big Ten record for tackles. Howard still has the swagger of the NFL player he became, and jumps on the FadeAway to talk about today’s Fighting Illini team, his thoughts on being inducted into two Halls of Fame this year and shares some stories about his time on campus....
Duration:00:48:27
THE FADEAWAY 15 - Leron Black
9/18/2018
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 15 Leron Black, Fighting Illini Basketball 2017-18 All-Big Ten Leron Black lead the Fighting Illini basketball team in scoring during the 2017-18 season and was named Homorable Mention All-Big Ten (coaches and media). But this past spring, with a year of eligibility left but a degree already in hand, Leron made the decision to turn pro. Deon and Eric talk to Leron about how he came to that decision, what he’s looking forward to -- and...
Duration:00:35:58
Ep 52: Julia Millon & Jane Obringer (Northwestern & Learfield)
9/4/2018
Painless Podcast episode 52: Julia Millon (Program Coordinator, Principal Gifts, Northwestern University) Jane Obringer (Manager, Partnership Solutions, Learfield) Meet Jane and Julia, two recent Northwestern Masters in Sports Administration students who give us a perspective on why they chose a sports-focused masters, how they chose Northwestern and how they juggle full-time jobs, classes, volunteering and other ways of giving back. This is conversation 4 of 4 from the Northwestern...
Duration:00:20:02
THE FADEAWAY 14 - Monica Abbott (USA Olympic Softball Player)
8/29/2018
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 14 Monica Abbott, 2020 US Olympic Softball Team Arguably the most decorated softball player ever, Monica Abbott just added another accomplishment to her impressive resume. She and her Team USA teammates recently won a thrilling World Championship game against Japan, thus securing a spot in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics. It’s noteworthy because it marks the return of softball to the Olympics since the sport’s last appearance in 2008. Monica...
Duration:00:31:33
Ep 51: Andy Totten (McHugh Construction)
8/16/2018
Painless Podcast episode 51: Andy Totten (Director, Sports Americas, AECOM) Meet Andy Totten, VP, McHugh Construction and hear how this “recovering architect,” put his love for sports, knowledge of design and passion for driving and organizing the many moving parts of stadium construction and renovation. Managing $100-120 million in projects at any one time, we’ll hear about how he’s been a driving force on work at the United Center, Advocate Center, MB Arena, Guaranteed Rate Field and now...
Duration:00:19:54
Ep 50: Jon Niemuth (AECOM)
8/8/2018
Painless Podcast episode 50: Jon Niemuth (Director, Sports Americas, AECOM) Connect with Jon Niemuth who leads AECOM’s sports facility efforts across North and South America. Hear how a failure on the tennis court at 13 has helped shape, motivate and inform his work world every day. Today, he always looks to “own the moment” and not have regrets, not get emotional and not get nervous. He shares tips on how he's gone about doing that. He also has advice for folks looking to find their passion...
Duration:00:28:30
Ep 49: Solly Fulp (Learfield College+)
8/7/2018
Painless Podcast episode 49: Solly Fulp (EVP, Learfield Campus+) Meet Solly Fulp who leads Learfield’s Campus+ division. The former University of Oregon wrestler was previously a successful college athletics and university administration marketer, first at Sacramento State, then Cal. He joined Learfield early in 2017 to oversee a unit assisting 130 colleges and universities in their partnership efforts with brands, not just in athletics, but in deeper engagements and true partnerships across...
Duration:00:19:05
Ep 48: Julie Haferkamp (WISE + Mosaic) & Amy Potter (WISE + BMO Harris) PART 2
6/28/2018
Painless Podcast episode 48: Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic) Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank) Part 2 of an excellent conversation. If nothing else, “Be a good human.” To connect with Julie: • LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/juliehaferkamp/ • Email = julie.haferkamp@mosaic.com • Twitter = @rocknjewels To connect with Amy: • LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/amy-potter-9616b51/ • Twitter...
Duration:00:52:59
Ep 47: Amy Potter (WISE + BMO Harris) & Julie Haferkamp (WISE + Mosaic) PART 1
6/26/2018
Painless Podcast episode 47: Amy Potter (Chair & President Emeritus, WISE Chicago / Head of US Sponsorship, BMO Harris Bank) Julie Haferkamp (President, WISE Chicago / Sr. Director, Mosaic) One credits Chuck E Cheese for teaching her many of her client service skills – and then admits a “thing” for mascots. The other was convinced her attempt to explain how she was well-organized, yet flexible, that went terribly wrong, totally torpedoed her chance at a dream job. Both turned out much better...
Duration:01:04:18
Ep 46: Sean Callahan (Jack Morton)
6/6/2018
Painless Podcast episode 46: Sean Callahan (VP, Jack Morton) (Some of) The ingredients used to create the unique Sean Callahan: Music. Family. Doodling. Cardinals baseball. Creativity. Phish. First-hand experiences. Relationship building. Using drum circles for pitches. Start-ups. Transparency. Thom Yorke. Adaptability. No judgments. Hear it all come together on Painless Podcast Episode 46. Check out Sean’s terrific “What Marketers Can Learn From Phish” post using this link:...
Duration:01:10:55
THE FADEAWAY 13 - Dan Hartleb (Head Coach, University of Illinois Baseball)
4/26/2018
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 13 Dan Harleb, University of Illinois, Head Baseball Coach One of the most successful Illini sports programs over the past several years is the baseball team. Deon and Eric step into the box with Head Coach Dan Hartleb to talk about this year’s team and how Coach Hartleb found his way to the University of Illinois. The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network...
Duration:00:31:43
Ep 45: MICRO POD - Updates
4/18/2018
Painless Podcast episode 45: A "Micro Pod" with simple updates RSVP for our event TOMORROW (Thurs, April 19, 6-8p) with WISE Chicago and the USGA! Read about it, plus Painless discounts and 50+ jobs and internships in the latest Painless Email Blast here: https://mailchi.mp/painless/lastcall-april-19-wise-usga-intersport ***** Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that grants access to other members, job and event postings and our email newsletter at: www.Painless.Network *****...
Duration:00:04:48
Ep 44: Chris Hastings (Chicago Sport & Social)
3/28/2018
Painless Podcast episode 44: Chris Hastings (President/Partner, Chicago Sport & Social Club) Chris planned to be NBA or NFL commissioner, and life took a different turn. He actually technically oversees dozens of leagues now and 130,000 participants, but it’s in the recreation space instead. How did this one-time Division III “possession receiver” carve this different path? What are his recommendations for others looking to break in or find their way? Is he sure he doesn’t want to be a pig...
Duration:00:57:15
Ep 43: Dave Knickerbocker (Banner Collective)
3/14/2018
Painless Podcast episode 43: Dave Knickerbocker (Founder, Banner Collective) Dave shares how he made his sports job break happen in minor league baseball, his "harassment" of the Cubs' John McDonough with constant phone calls -- and handwritten thank you notes! -- that earned him a promotion to the major leagues, a huge step up at the Blackhawks and most recently, co-founding a now thriving production agency. Did I mention he plotted Banner while working at the Hawks? With the help of Hawks'...
Duration:01:03:29
Ep 42: *LIVE* at ISBC w/ Anthony Krzyzak & Joe Ronovsky (Wolves & White Sox)
2/28/2018
Painless Podcast episode 42: LIVE at ISBC with Joe Ronovsky & Anthony Krzyzak (Chicago White Sox & Chicago Wolves) Hear from two University of Illinois grads (Joe in 2008 and Anthony in 2010) on how they discovered they wanted to work in sports, how they each got their starts and how they work their way up tapping mentors and growing their networks. Currently, Joe Ronovksy is Manager of Corporate Sales for the Chicago White Sox and Anthony Krzyak is Sales Development Manager at the Chicago...
Duration:00:46:50
Ep 41: Jim Andrews (IEG Sponsorship Conference & ESP Properties)
2/14/2018
Painless Podcast episode 41: Jim Andrews (SVP, ESP Properties & Chair, IEG Sponsorship Conference) Jim explains how a high school teacher scared him away from pursuing an acting career and he shifted to journalism. Northwestern University's famed Medill School of Journalism lured him to Chicago. One fateful day in grad school, he passed the Medill job board - real corkboard, not a website - and spotted an interesting job with a new marketing newsletter. That newsletter became The IEG...
Duration:00:52:22
THE FADEAWAY Ep 12 - Illini Event (Whitman, Harold, Archibald & Randle)
2/10/2018
The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 12 Illini Holiday Event with AD Josh Whitman, 2003 Miss America Erika Harold and former Illini basketball players Robert Archibald and Brian Randle Deon and Eric catch up with several Illini friends at the annual Suburban Illini Club's holiday party. University of Illinois Athletic Director Josh Whitman gives us some insight into his first two years on the job. You'll also hear what former Illini basketball players Robert Archibald and...
Duration:00:55:45