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!
New episodes air weekly on BTPM NPR Saturdays at 4 pm, with rebroadcasts on Sundays at 7 am and Tuesdays at 11 am. You can also listen to Skin in the Game on-demand wherever you get your podcasts!
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This week on Skin in the Game, John Cimperman and Tim O’Shei sit down with branding legend Ed O’Hara, founder of SME Branding. -
This week, John and Tim welcome two powerhouse voices in the sports and sustainability space: Diana Dehm, Director of Innovative, Strategic Partnerships for Good, and Scott Jenkins, Co-Founder and Board Chair of the Green Sports Alliance Foundation. -
This week, John and Tim welcome Rob Zepp, Senior Director of International Growth and Strategy for the National Hockey League Players’ Association, for an engaging discussion on the NHLPA's global ambitions. -
This week, John and Tim welcome Aaron Hord, Director of Project Play WNY, for an engaging discussion on the transformative power of youth sports. -
John and Tim sit down with the leadership team of Greater Buffalo Adaptive Sports and architect Giona Paolercio to discuss the importance of inclusiveness in sports for the disability community and their inspiring vision to build a 100% accessible sports complex in WNY. -
This week, John and Tim sit down with John Percy, President & CEO of Destination Niagara USA, and Jim Byers, author and former travel editor at the Toronto Star, to explore how tariffs and trade wars shape the sports and leisure economy. -
We welcome Greg Tranter, author, historian, and one of the most dedicated curators of sports memorabilia. Greg shares insights into his incredible Buffalo Bills collection, one of the largest in existence, and his passion for preserving the game's rich history. -
John and Tim welcome Peter Luukko, Co-Chairman of the Oak View Group Arena Alliance, for a deep dive into the game-changing strategies reshaping event booking. -
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.
