Kam Strycharz

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most recognizable brands in basketball and this weekend, they host NBA All-Star Weekend. Kamil Strycharz, the Bulls' Digital Content Coordinator, joins the show this week to talk about his role with the team. 

The Chicago Bulls are one of the most recognizable brands in basketball and this weekend, they host NBA All-Star Weekend. Kamil Strycharz, the Bulls' Digital Content Coordinator, joins the show this week to talk about his role with the team.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 35 ft. Kam Strycharz (Chicago Bulls)

Matt Tornquist

Brandon Berrio

The LSU football team lit up the scoreboard this past season on the way to a national championship. In the same vein, the Tigers' social media team generated plenty of positive attention through their content. Coordinator of Creative and Digital Content Matt Tornquist and Director of Creative and Digital Content Brandon Berrio join Baz and Amara to tell their story.

The LSU football team lit up the scoreboard this past season on the way to a national championship. In the same vein, the Tigers' social media team generated plenty of positive attention through their content. Coordinator of Creative and Digital Content Matt Tornquist and Director of Creative and Digital Content Brandon Berrio join Baz and Amara to tell their story.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 34 ft. Matt Tornquist & Brandon Berrio (LSU Football)

Cameron Good

After several years working full-time with the Chicago Bears, Cameron Good now creates digital content full-time as a freelancer working with teams like the White Sox, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks. Good joins Baz and Amara to discuss his journey in the business of sports media.

After several years working full-time with the Chicago Bears, Cameron Good now creates digital content full-time as a freelancer working with teams like the White Sox, Chicago Bulls, and Chicago Blackhawks. Good joins Baz and Amara to discuss his journey in the business of sports media.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 33 ft. Cameron Good (Freelance)

Jimena Panduro

The social media and content manager for the United States Women's National Soccer Team discusses her professional journey, following the team to another World Cup win, advice for aspiring professionals, and more!

The social media and content manager for the United States Women's National Soccer Team discusses her professional journey, following the team to another World Cup win, advice for aspiring professionals, and more!

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 32 ft. Jimena Panduro (USWNT)

Amara and Shahbaz talk 2019-20 Season Plans, learnings from the Summer, and more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 31 - Season Previews with Baz & Amara

Alessandro Gasparro

The Clippers Director of Social Media talks about his change from Sixers social to IMG and back into the NBA with the Clippers, strategy after an exciting offseason, advice for aspiring professionals, and more!

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 30 ft. Alessandro Gasparro (LA Clippers)

Sue Jo

The Dodger's Social Media Managers joins the pod to discuss her lengthy journey into social media &amp; sports, the Dodgers' digital strategy, and her hiring practices!

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 29 ft. Sue Jo (LA Dodgers)

Jordan Dolbin

The NFL's Manager of Social Content joins the pod to discuss her role in player social strategy, entrance into the industry, and long term vision.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 28 ft. Jordan Dolbin (NFL)

Seerat Sohi

An NBA Reporter at Yahoo, Seerat Sohi joins the pod to discuss her journey into NBA content, her start in sports, and more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 27 ft. Seerat Sohi (Yahoo Sports)

Ty Rogers

Ty Rogers joins the pod to discuss his evolution from coaching, to graphic design, to video, Emmy award winning work, latest projects, and much more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 26 ft. Ty Rogers

Shahbaz Khan and Amara Baptist dive into the stories behind some of the sports industry's hardest working professionals. Social on the Sidelines takes you on a journey through how these professionals landed where they did and what lessons they've learned along the way.

Finally caught up with the podcast after being about 15 or so episodes behind. Thoroughly enjoy listening to the pod and hearing the story of the individuals has been very welcoming. For me, who has heavy interest in this field I was able to pull some great tidbits from what everyone has to say. Even though I might always agree with some of the things they had to say, if helps you think of different ways. The pod also helped spark some ideas for me, that I had to jot down for future reference to do for myself personally and/or professionally. Keep the episodes coming. Very happy I was finally able to catch up. This is truly a must listen.

Awesome Insight and Good Laughs!

Common misconception is that behind every brand, especially sports teams, are lowly interns. Baz and Amara do an exceptional job disproving that narrative. They bring on very interesting, thoughtful, and smart guests that embody some of the best in social. Also love that they dig into important and insightful topics like mental health, story telling, brand building, strategy, design and how to get into the business. Thank y’all!

Real people, Real topics. Entertaining listen consistently!!!

Social on the Sidelines

Angie Treasure

Angie Treasure discusses the challenges of adjusting an organizational tone, why it's important to hire for talent, and more. Meanwhile, Shahbaz and Amara discuss WNBA social, mental health issues in sports, the Stanley Cup Champions, &amp; more.

Social on the Sidelines - Episode 6 ft. Angie Treasure (Utah Jazz)

Meredith Minkow

Bleacher Report's Meredith Minkow discusses the organization's digital philosophy, advice for aspiring digital professionals, and more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 11 ft. Meredith Minkow (Bleacher Report)

Alexis Morgan

Alexis Morgan discusses her career path from hedge funds to NBA digital, building a personal brand, and what's next for NBA Twitter.Meanwhile, Shahbaz and Amara discuss IG TV, PUMA sponsorships, The NBA Draft, &amp; more.

Alexis Morgan discusses her career path from hedge funds to NBA digital, building a personal brand, and what's next for NBA Twitter. Meanwhile, Shahbaz and Amara discuss IG TV, PUMA sponsorships, The NBA Draft, &amp; more.

Social on the Sidelines - Episode 7 ft. Alexis Morgan (Memphis Grizzlies & SLAM Magazine)

Jaryd Wilson

Jaryd Wilson, formerly of the Atlanta Hawks, talks through the team's unique social voice during his tenure, the ups &amp; downs of working in NBA Social, and his hiring process for social media positions.

Social on the Sidelines - Episode 5 ft. Jaryd Wilson (ATL Hawks, BWW)

Kayla Knapp

Our first MLS guest, Kayla Knapp, joins the pod to discuss working with the Portland Timbers, transitioning from Fox Sports to team social, providing advice, and more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 21 ft. Kayla Knapp (Portland Timbers/Thorns)

Megan Julian

Megan Julian discusses her path from NBA social to NFL social, how to break through the challenges of different organizational voices, hiring practices, and more.

Social on the Sidelines - Episode 9 ft. Megan Julian (Los Angeles Chargers)

Rob Perez AKA World Wide Wob talks his emergence on to NBA Twitter, advice for breaking into the content creation space, on lessons he's learned along the way.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 13 ft. World Wide Wob

Bryan Graham

Live from Bleacher Report studios in NYC, we talk BR's social strategy, how the organization views success on social, what ideation within BR looks like, and much more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 22 ft. Bryan Graham (Bleacher Report)

Will Exline

Sports Partnerships Manager at Twitter, Will Exline joins the pod to discuss his favorite team accounts on Twitter, areas of improvement for sports commentary on the platform, and much more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 25 ft. Will Exline (Twitter)

Annie Finberg

Annie Finberg of the Hawks joins the pod to discuss her unique journey into digital, the transition to podcasting, and much more.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 23 ft. Annie Finberg (ATL Hawks/Ringer)

Allie Raymond

Allie Raymond talks Cleveland Browns social strategy, her journey from PR to social, and continuing to expand your skill set.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 14 ft. Allie Raymond (Cleveland Browns)

Amara and Shahbaz discuss mental health struggles while working in social, challenges working in the field, and more in the latest episode.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 19 ft. Just Us!

The Dallas Cowboys' Taylor Stern joins the podcast to discuss managing one of the world's biggest sports brands, how innovation is viewed in the Cowboys organization, and her journey into sports.

Social on the Sidelines - Ep 20 ft. Taylor Stern (Dallas Cowboys)

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