iHeartMedia and Sports Illustrated Launch "The Bag" with Rashad Jennings and Lindsay McCormick
WHAT: iHeartMedia and Sports Illustrated teamed up to announce an original
podcast series featuring two of the brightest minds in the sporting business
today, “The Bag with Rashad Jennings and Lindsay McCormick.” Hosted by former
NFL star, NFLPA Players Representative and best-selling author, Rashad
Jennings, and sports and business journalist, Lindsay McCormick, the weekly
show will help listeners understand the business behind sports, touching on
NFTs and cryptos, to fantasy and athlete contracts.
In the debut episode, Jennings and McCormick kick off their sports and
business podcast with a discussion of Deshaun Watson’s $230M guaranteed deal
and how the new streaming platform NFL+ premiere is one in the NFL’s larger
plan of getting into the data business. In addition, special guest Shawne
Merriman joins the show to discuss his transition from NFL superstar to league
owner of Lights Out Xtreme Fighting, his mentee relationship with Dana White,
and the business opportunities presented by the evolving sports media
landscape.
Throughout the series, Jennings and McCormick will not only share their own
firsthand experiences and expertise on navigating the sports business world,
but will also sit down with guests like former NFL All-Pro Shawne Merriman,
fantasy football guru Matthew Berry and sports marketing entrepreneur David
Meltzer as well as other leading industry experts.
WHO: Rashad Jennings is a former NFL star, NFLPA Players Representative who
made foundational changes to the basic NFL contract structure, before proving
his versatility by winning Dancing With The Stars, launching his own
foundation, and authoring a best-selling book.
Lindsay McCormick is an award-winning sports & business journalist,
investor, and judge on the entrepreneurial competition reality series Elevator
Pitch.
WHEN: The first episode of “The Bag with Rashad Jennings and Lindsay
McCormick” is available today Tuesday, September 6, with new episodes airing
daily. Listen to the debut episode HERE.
WHERE: “The Bag with Rashad Jennings and Lindsay McCormick” is distributed by
iHeartPodcasts. Listen to the podcast on the iHeartRadio app or wherever you
get your podcasts.
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