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Show #110 – CEO and founder of She Plays, Ashley Hart, joins the show to discuss her DFS platform.
Ashley Hart of She Plays discusses bringing a community of people together by a free-to-play fantasy sports platform catering towards women’s leagues.
Show #109 – Director of the Rawlings Sports Business Management Program of Maryville University, Jason Williams, joins the show.
Jason Williams of Maryville University discusses the courses and experiences that students are introduced to in order to be prepared for a career in the changing landscape of sports business.
Show #108 – Stat Hero CEO Jason Jaramillo joins the show to discuss his DFS company.
Jason Jamarillo os Stat Hero discusses the challenges of the DFS space and why he created the company. Jamarillo includes a big announcement for mobile users of Stat Hero.
Show #107 – Jeremy Enke of Empire Marketing discusses the expanding US online betting market.
Veteran of the affiliate marketing space, Jeremy Enke of Empire Marketing, joins the show to discuss the expanding igaming market and the direction the US is headed.
Show #106 – Ann-Dawn Young Sang of AYS Global Consults discusses the advancement of online gaming
Digital marketing expert in the gaming industry, Fintan Costello, joins the show. He discusses the differences in the European and US affiliate market, and what Bonus Finder does for their users.
Show #105 – Fintan Costello of Bonus Finder joins the show to discuss the challenges of being an affiliate
Digital marketing expert in the gaming industry, Fintan Costello, joins the show. He discusses the differences in the European and US affiliate market, and what Bonus Finder does for their users.
Show #104 – Adam Wexler of Prize Picks Joins the Show to Discuss Single Player Daily Fantasy Sports
CEO of Prize Picks, Adam Wexler, joins Ryan on the Knup Show. He discusses his entrepreneurial journey and how the fantasy experience is changing for customers.
Show #103 – Johnny Avello of DraftKings joins the Knup Show to discuss their growing, user friendly platform
Johnny Avello, head of sportsbook and gaming operations at DraftKings, discusses the alternative markets they have entered during COVID-19 and their constant movement into new states across the country.
Show #102 – Scott San Emeterio of BallStreet Trading Joins to Talk Free to Play Sports Market Games
CEO and Founder of Ball Street Trading, Scott San Emeterio, joins Ryan Knuppel on the show. They discuss his platform and the difficulties he has faced trying to start a business in this landscape.
Show #101 – Dan Phillips of NEL Advisory Talks iGaming Consulting & Big Betting Balagan Podcast
On today’s show, the CEO of NEL Advisory Dan Phillips joins Ryan to talk about his near 25-years of experience in the iGaming space. He also shares a bit about his new podcast Big Betting Balagan.
Show #100 – Dr. Laila Mintas Joins the Show to Talk PlayUp on Episode #100
Listen in as Dr. Laila Mintas, the CEO at PlayUp, joins us to talk a bit about her career and what she’s up to with PlayUp. We also talk a bit about legalization of sports betting in the United States.
Show #99 – John Culver of Fanvest Wagering Exchange Talks Sports Stock Market Platform & Startup Tips
Don’t miss episode 99 as John Culver of Fanvest joins Ryan to talk more about his career path, Fanvest now and future, and how you can get started with the Fanvest Wagering Exchange. John also shares some tips to being a successful entrepreneur and business owner.
Show #98 – Ryan Garcia of DenverSportsBetting.com Talks Future of Colorado Sports Teams
Ryan Garcia, the owner of DenverSportsBetting.com joins the show today to talk all things Colorado Sports! The guys talk about each league and how the return might look for each Colorado based team. Ryan also shares some more about the future of his Denver Sports Betting website.
Show #97 – Avi Howard of Usability Digital Talks Sports Betting Consulting
On today’s show, Avi Howard of Usability Digital joins the show to talk a bit about how their consultancy works for companies looking to enter new markets in the sports betting space. Listen in as Avi talks through their processes plus gives some tips to enter new markets.
Show #96 – Wayne Kimmel of SeventySix Capital Talks Gaming Investments & Sports Betting Industry Future
Listen in as Wayne Kimmel, the Managing Partner at SeventySix Capital, joins the show to talk a bit about his career path to get where he is today. He also talks a bit about some of the companies they have invested in the gaming space. Finally, Wayne gives some insight to the soon to be growing sports betting industry.
Show #95 – CEO of Wildcard Gaming John Griffin Talks About Owning an Esports Team
Listen in as John Griffin, the CEO of Wildcard Gaming, joins Ryan on the show to talk about esports. The guys talk about John’s career and how he got into esports. They then talk more about Wildcard Gaming and touch on betting surrounding esports.
Show #94 – Marc Saulino of Statement Games Tells Us About the Origin of His Free to Play Platform
Listen in as the CEO of Statement Games, Marc Saulino, joins the show to discuss how his new free to play platform came about. Marc also talks a bit about his challenges and where StatementGames is headed in the future. Finally, listen all the way to the end for a chance to win a cool $1,000!
Show #93 – Tim Heath of Coingaming.io Talks About His Transition from Affiliate to Operator
One of the good guys in the iGaming industry, Tim Heath, joins us today to discuss what they are up to over at Coingaming.io! He discusses his career path, life transitioning from an affiliate to an operator, future plans and more. Don’t miss this show and listen until the end for a “giveaway opportunity” from Tim and his team.
Show #92 – Ed Moed of Hot Paper Lantern Talks Sports Betting Research During the Covid-19 Shutdown
The CEO at Hot Paper Lantern, Ed Moed, joins Ryan on the show today to discuss his latest sports betting industry research and how it applies to this Covid-19 shutdown. Ed also talks a bit about how he got started in the industry and where he see’s things moving going forward.
Show #91 – Kelly Kehn Talks About iGaming Inclusion Through Her All-In Diversity Project
On today’s show, Kelly Kehn, the co-founder of the All-In Diversity Project joins us to talk a bit about their mission. She talks about her background starting the project and leads into some future plans for the organization. Kelly also shares some subtle “nuggets for success” if you are looking to start a project in the iGaming (or any) space.
Show #90 – Nic Sulsky of Monkey Knife Fight Talks His Career Path & Current Business Plans
On this show, the President of Monkey Knife Fight Nic Sulsky joins us to talk a bit about his career path in the iGaming space. He also gives some insight into how Monkey Knife Fight is poised to battle FanDuel and DraftKings for the TOP DFS spot.
Show #89 – SiGMA Founder Eman Pulis Joins the Show to Talk Worldwide iGaming Events
Honored to be joined by SiGMA founder Eman Pulis on show #89! Eman has been in the iGaming events space for a while now, and talks a bit about how they are adjusting to Covid-19 times.
Show #88 – Ryan Knuppel & Keith McDonnell Talk About How the iGaming Industry is Adapting Through the Covid-19 Pandemic
On today’s show, Ryan Knuppel of Knup Solutions and Keith McDonnell of KMiGaming sit down to discuss how the Covid-19 pandemic has shifted our businesses and our industry. They discuss things like, how businesses can pivot, how the sports betting industry will bounce back, when will sports return, & more!
Show #87 – Stephen Murphy of Boom Sports Talks Past, Present and Future for Their Company
On today’s show, the CEO of Boom Sports, Stephen Murphy, joins with Ryan to talk about his background in the iGaming industry. He also talks about some of the latest Boom Sports news and shares a bit about the direction the company is heading.
Show #86 – Chris Altruda Talks More Sports Betting Locations on the Way in Illinois
Chris Altruda, Legal Sports Betting Expert joins Rodney on the Knup Sports Podcast! The guys talk about how more sports betting locations are on the way in Illinois plus much more.
Show #85 – Virtual Sports Are Booming With CEO of GoldenRace Martin Wachter
Martin Wachter, the CEO and founder of GoldenRace, sits down with Ryan to talk about the growth and popularity of Virtual Sports. Some people think Virtual Sports is booming due to the Corona Virus, but listen in as that might not be the case. GoldenRace is a leading operator in this industry.
Show #84 – J.R. McCabe of PokerGO & Estars Studios Joins the Show
Listen in as the chief business officer at PokerGO and Estars Studios joins the show to discuss some of the developments for their company. J.R. McCabe talks about the explosion of online poker and esports during this Covid-19 pandemic.
Show #83 – Kevin Smith Talks SBC Digital Summit & Betting on Sports America 2020
The SBC Digital Summit is almost here and the Director of Marketing North America, Kevin Smith, joins the show to talk about it. We discuss the decision to push back Betting on Sports America to December. We also get to hear about the details surround SBC Digital Summit in April.
Show #82 – Two iGaming CEO’s Discuss Business & Life During the Coronavirus Shutdown
John Donovan and Ryan Knuppel jump on a podcast show to talk about the iGaming business effects this coronavirus shutdown is having. The guys give some encouragement and motivation for other business owners along with talking about how they are handling things.
Show #81 – Trent Attyah of BookIt Sports Talks About the “Instagram” of Sports Betting
On today’s show, Trent Attyah, the CEO & Founder of Bookit Sports joins us to talk about his new “social media” platform specifically designed for the sports betting audience. Listen to how Trent manages his full time college student life alongside running a full time startup business.
Show #80 – Mark Thomas of ZenSports Talks Peer to Peer Betting & Sports Slowdown Agendas
The Co-Founder and CEO of ZenSports, Mark Thomas, joins the show today. Ryan and Mark talk about ZenSports and the future of the app. They also talk a bit about his sports background being from Wisconsin. Don’t miss this show!
Show #79 – Senior Legal Counsel Alan Wilmot of Heitner Legal Discusses MLBPA Controversy, NCAA Likeness, Future of Sports Betting & More
On this episode, Alan Wilmot, the senior legal counsel at Heitner Legal joins us to talk about gaming law. He gives his opinions on some of the recent topics surrounding the sports and betting industry.
Show #78 – Bubba Gaeddert of the Varsity Esports Foundation Talks Everything eSports Related
Bubba Gaeddert, the Executive Director of the Varsity Esports Foundation, joins the show to talk about what they are up to in their not for profit organization. He gives some great insight into the ever-growing esports industry.
Show #77 – John Donovan of Because We Can Media Joins the Show to Talk Marketing & What it Took to Build His Business
Today, the Founder and CEO of Because We Can Media, John Donovan, joins the show to talk about how far they have come in just three short years of business. He also talks about his upcoming premium sponsorship of the Betting On Sports America 2020 event.
Show #76 – Matt Simo Talks About His Vegas Proxy Service FootballContest.com
On today’s show, Matt Simo joins to talk about FootballContest.com and how they are becoming one of the top proxy services around for the big Vegas Sports Betting contests.
Show #75 – Former NFL Player Marques Ogden Joins To Talk Life After Football & The Success Cycle
On today’s show, former NFL player Marques Ogden joins Ryan to talk about his life after football. He talks about some of his struggles and what he used to transition that into being a successful entrepreneur. His new book, The Success Cycle, is making waves in the business books section and is a must read.
Show #74 – Dan Healy of PickUp Joins the Show to Talk Engaging Fans Directly Within Your Sports Content
Today we are joined by Dan Healy, the Co-Founder and CEO of Pickup at PlayPickup.com! Dan and Ryan talk about his background, what PickUp is, and then give some other insights to the legalized sports betting landscape in the United States.
Show #73 – JB the Ticket of Vegas Scoreboard Express Joins the Knuppel Boys to Talk March Madness
Today, we are rockin with the Big Boss as JB the Ticket joins the show to talk March Madness. JB is the host of the Vegas Scoreboard Express and is killin it out in Vegas.
Show #72 – Veteran iGaming Professional Sue Schneider Joins to Talk About Her Experiences, Legalization Predictions & Betting on Sports America 2020
Sue Schneider, the VP of Growth & Strategy at SBC joins the show to talk about her long list of experiences in the iGaming industry. Sue also gives us her predictions on where the US market is headed along with a quick little preview of the Betting on Sports America 2020 event in New Jersey.
Show #71 – Founder of Sharp Alpha Advisors Lloyd Danzig Joins the Show to Talk Sports Betting AI, Investments & Kobe Bryant
In episode #71 of the Knup Show, sports betting industry speaker, advocate, and expert Lloyd Danzig joins the show. We talk about AI as it relates to betting, advisor roles & opportunities, as well as a small tribute discussion to the late Kobe Bryant.
Show #70 – Brian Goldstein of AbeBets.com Gives Some Insight on Their New Odds Comparison Tool
Join Ryan Knuppel and Brian Goldstein as they talk about the new odds comparison tool, AbeBets.com! Brian is the CEO and Founder of Abe and talks about where this free tool is at and headed in the future.
Show #69 – Stephen Crystal Shares Thoughts on Working in the Sports Betting & eSports Industry
Stephen Crystal of SCCG Management joins Ryan on show #69 to talk about his long list of experiences in the iGaming space. Stephen has had his hands on a lot of great projects over the years and now finds himself knee deep in US focused Sports Betting projects and emerging eSports projects.
Show #68 – Kelly Brooks the Co-Founder of Quarter4 Joins to Talk About AI & Data for NBA Bettors
President & Co-Founder of Quarter4.io, Kelly Brooks, joins Ryan on today’s show to talk all about their new platform serving NBA bettors. Quarter4 is a sports analytics platform utilizing AI and data to help predict winning bets.
Show #67 – Rob Thompson of GamePlanU.org Talks SportsBiz Startup Orlando 2020
Rob Thompson of GamePlanU.org joins the show today to discuss his upcoming SportsBiz Startup event in Orlando, FL on January 23-24, 2020. Rob also gives some advice to stuck or upcoming sports business professionals that you won’t want to miss.
Show #66 – Are You Ready for the Sports Scoop With Hayden Frederick?
On this episode of the Knup Sports Show, founder of The Sports Scoop, Hayden Frederick joins us! We talk about his betting email newsletter, where he got started, and Hayden gives us a prediction on when his home state of Texas will legalize sports betting.
Show #65 – Rob Cressy of Bacon Sports Joins Us to Talk Sports, Business, Energy & Action
On this episode, Ryan Knuppel sits down with Rob Cressy of Bacon Sports to talk about his sports marketing and creative agency. Bacon Sports helps brands get their message out there via creative content marketing.
Show #64 – Charles Ormsby of Spread Knowledge Joins Us to Talk Data Driven Sports Picks & Trends
Spread Knowledge Founder Charles Ormsby joins Ryan on episode 64 of the Knup Sports Show to talk all about data driven sports picks & trends. He talks about where SK was originated from and where it’s going in the future.
Show #63 – Reid Rooney Talks About Building a Sports Betting Community of Gambling Experts Over at Betsperts
Listen in as Reid Rooney, the CEO and Co-Founder of BETSPERTS joins Ryan Knuppel on episode #63 to talk about their gambling advice platform. Betsperts is a crowdsourced sports gambling advice platform and we hear all about how this company is growing and building a giant community.
Show #62 – Talking Sports Betting Data & Fantasy Data With Dustin Sullivan of SportsData.io
Dustin Sullivan of SportsData.io joins the Knup Sports Show to talk about his company and the future of sports betting data. Listen to how they started with Fantasy Data and have emerged into a Sports Betting Data company thanks to the legalization in the United States.
Show #61 – Is Deshaun Watson MVP Material as we Head Into Week 1 of the NFL Season?
Ryan & Rodney are back as they talk week 1 of the NFL season. The guys touch on a couple of the week 2 college games and then dive into all of the NFL games. Plus, Rodney has a few BOLD predictions and the Knuppel’s finish off with their Top 3 Betting Picks for Week 1 NFL. Don’t miss it!
Show #60 – Lee-Ann Johnstone of AffiliateInsider.com Shares Her Thoughts on the Future for US Focused iGaming Affiliates
Listen in as Lee-Ann Johnstone of Affiliate Insider joins Ryan Knuppel to talk all about iGaming Affiliate Marketing. More specifically, the two talk about future landscape of affiliate marketing in the US, offshore vs. regulated affiliate marketing, having a strategy from the beginning, and much more! Don’t miss this episode!
Show #59 – Veteran iGaming Leader Victor Bigio Talks Sportech, Legal Sports Betting & More
Listen as Knup sits down with iGaming veteran Victor Bigio of Sportech. The guys talk legalized sports betting, future of offshores, Victor’s career path and much more.
Show #58 – Underdogs to Run the Show on College Football Opening Night
Ryan & Rodney are back to talk football each and every week. To kick things off they sit down and talk Miami vs. Florida and Arizona vs. Hawaii for week 1 of the 2019 college football season.
Show #57 – PJ Laferla of SportsInput.com Talks Sports Betting Data, LinkedIn & Legalized US Predictions
In episode #57, Ryan sits down with PJ Laferla to talk about his latest project in the sports betting space — SportsInput.com! The guys also talk legalized sports betting predictions, the power of LinkedIn, and much more! Don’t miss this one!
Show #56 – Ken Manubay the CEO of Picking Duck Joins to Talk About His Fantasy Sportsbook Contest
Listen in to episode #56 of the Knup Sports Show where we sit down and talk with Ken Manubay of Picking Duck. Ken talks about his free to play fantasy sportsbook contest app at PickingDuck.com!
Show #55 – Cillian Barry of SportCaller Joins the Show to Talk Free to Play Games
Listen to episode #55 where Ryan Knuppel sits down with Cillian Barry of SportCaller to talk about the future of their company and “free to play” games in general.
Show #54 – Talking NBA Draft & Free Agency With Cody Darwick of the Full Slate Podcast
In this edition of the Knup Sports Show, Ryan sits down with Cody Darwick to talk NBA Draft Results & NBA Free Agency predictions. The guys also talk a bit about the legal US betting landscape. Cody is our special guest from the Full Slate Podcast.
Show #53 – Nick Hayden the Co-Founder of Sports Biz Group Joins us to Talk About Connecting Individuals in the Sports Business Industry
Have you ever wanted to get connected with someone in the sports business industry? Nick Hayden of the Sports Biz Group is our guest today and talks about his up and coming business. He has a growing slack channel along with a sports business networking event on the horizon. Hear what Nick has to say about sports, sports betting and the overall “business” side of this niche.
Show #52 – Jason Mezrahi of Win Daily Talks About His New Book & DFS Website Tools
Jason Mezrahi of Win Daily Talks About His New Book & DFS Website Tools
Show #51 – Preview of the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals
Rodney gives us his thoughts on the 2019 Stanley Cup Finals as a diehard St. Louis Blue fan. Do you like hockey? Don’t miss this quick episode!
Show #50 – Russ Yershon of Connecting Brands Shares His Experiences Working in the UK Regulated Sports Betting Market
Today we are joined by Russ Yershon of Connecting Brands. His team is located in London, UK and have been helping companies with their sports betting efforts for awhile. He’s now looking to take that experience and share it with United States companies as they start down the same path
Show #49 – Interview With Founder/CEO of SBC Gaming Rasmus Sojmark Recapping Betting on Sports America 2019
Betting on Sports America 2019 is officially in the books and it turned out to be a first class event for sports betting fans in the United States. Today, Ryan Knuppel talks with the founder and CEO of SBC Gaming, Rasmus Sojmark, about the event from his perspective. This recording was just a few days after the event and the first podcast interview Rasmus did following #bosamerica — this is one you won’t want to miss.
Show #48 – Preview of the 2019 Betting on Sports America Conference in New Jersey
In this episode of the Knup Sports Show — Ryan does a short “preview” of the 2019 Betting on Sports America conference that takes place April 23-25 in New Jersey at the Meadowlands.
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