Painless Podcast episode 5 (part 1): 
Stephen Bardo, Basketball Analyst, Big Ten Network & Fox Sports 1

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Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking members, hosted by Chris Hartweg.

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Ep 05 (1 of 2): Stephen Bardo (BTN & FS1)

Painless Podcast episode 13: 
Adam Grossman (Founder & CEO, Block Six Analytics)

Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Featuring Painless Networking members, hosted by Chris Hartweg.

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Ep 13: Adam Grossman (Block Six Analytics)

Painless Podcast episode 20: 
Mike Hall (Studio Host & Host/Creator/Exec Producer, SportsLite, BTN)

This week’s sponsor: Uncorked, Bottles & Barrels 
July 13 at Westfield Old Orchard from 5pm - 8pm
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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg. Often featuring Painless Networking members.

Key Painless links...
URL: www.Painless.Network
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Ep 20: Mike Hall (Big Ten Network)

The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 2
Coach Lou Henson

Deon and Eric visit with basketball coaching icon Lou Henson and his wife, Mary. We discuss some fun facts about Coach Henson, including his role in integrating Hardin-Simmons University, his thoughts on the 1989 Flyin' Illini, and the media reaction to his hiring at the University of Illinois in 1975.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men's Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Xfinity Game of the Week, and other sports segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter - www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music. His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey.

You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play.

And a big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network for more.

THE FADEAWAY Ep 2 - Lou Henson

Painless Podcast episode 26: 
David Ladd (VP, STATS, LLC)

Among key topics, we talk about STATS being in a big growth mode. Go to www.stats.com/careers for all the details, including 27 openings at their new downtown Chicago HQ, at least six of those are sales roles on David’s team.

We also talked about case studies and papers on SportVU and other data uses. Find all those here: https://www.stats.com/data-science/.

This week’s sponsor: 
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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg. Often featuring Painless Networking members.

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Ep 26: David Ladd (STATS)

Painless Podcast episode 27: 
Dan Ciccone & Ken Olsen (rEvXP)

Focus is on eSports this week! Early on, we talk about an op-ed Dan penned pointing out eSports has been around a LOT longer than the last 18 months. Here’s a link to "eSports - Investing in ‘the wild, wild West?’" -- https://www.linkedin.com/pulse/esports-investing-wild-west-dan-ciccone

This week’s sponsor: 
+Spikeball Nationals are at Chicago’s Cricket Hill in Montrose Harbor on October 14. Sign up your team TODAY at https://usaspikeball.com/e/2017-usa-spikeball-roundnet-national-championship. Use code “PAINLESS” and get 50% off your entry fee.

About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg. Often featuring Painless Networking members.

Sign up for Painless emails including job and event postings at: http://eepurl.com/sOJcf

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Twitter: www.twitter.com/PainlessNetwork

Ep 27: Dan Ciccone & Ken Olsen (rEvXP)

The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 3
Illinois Women’s Basketball Coach Nancy Fahey

Deon and Eric visit with new University of Illinois women’s basketball coach Nancy Fahey. She joins the Illini after winning FIVE national championships at Division III Washington University in St. Louis, including four in a row (1998-1999-2000-2001-2010! A two-time WBCA Coach of the Year (2000, 2011), Nancy owns a 737-133 (.847) coaching record and was inducted into the Women’s Basketball Hall of Fame in 2012. No stranger to the Big Ten, the Wisconsin native played at the University of Wisconsin. She shares some of her deep experience and knowledge with Deon and Eric here in Episode 3.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men's Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the “Xfinity Game of the Week,” and other sports segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook - www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter - www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram - www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music. His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play.

And a big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network for more.

THE FADEAWAY Ep 3 - New Illini WBB Coach Nancy Fahey

Dave Zimmer (Co-owner and CEO, Fleet Feet Sports Chicago)
Steve Ginsburg (Owner and CEO, RAM Racing)

Meet two of the most successful players in running and endurance sports, Dave Zimmer from Fleet Feet Sports Chicago (www.fleetfeetchicago.com) and Steve Ginsburg from RAM Racing www.ramracing.enmotive.com). How did they build their respective businesses? And how exactly did these two competitors become friends and collaborators?

The Hot Chocolate 5K/15K are two of the largest races of their kind in the world. Painless listeners can take $5 off entry with the code “HCPAINLESS” when you register at www.hotchocolate15k.com!  

To connect further on Twitter:
@FFdavezimmer
@FFChgo
@HotChocolate15k
@RamRacing

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/fleetfeetchgo/
https://www.instagram.com/ramracingorg/

Facebook:
https://www.facebook.com/fleetfeetsportschicago/
https://www.facebook.com/HotChocolate15K/
https://www.facebook.com/ram.racing.7

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Ep 31: Dave Zimmer & Steve Ginsburg (Fleet Feet Chicago & RAM Racing)

The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 5
All-TIme Illini Great, NBA Star, pro boxer and TV analyst Kendall Gill

Kendall Gill is one of the all-time great Fighting Illini basketball players, and a 15-year NBA veteran. One of the stars of the ’89 Flyin’ Illini joins Deon and Eric to talk about his college time, playing with Nick Anderson, how he thought the Illini would have been in 1990 had Deon not redshirted.

As a current NBA analyst for CSN Chicago, Kendall also shares some of his predictions on where the Chicago Bulls are headed and some of his observations of the many new faces Bulls fans will see this season.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week,” and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music. His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network for more.

THE FADEAWAY Ep 5 - Kendall Gill

Painless Podcast episode 32:
LIVE Big Data & Sports Innovation Panel with... 
Gabe Ottolini (CRO, Block Six Analytics)
Nathan Frank (Data Scientist, STATS)
Lotika Pai (Co-founder, POWWFUL)
Dezeree Christman (VP of Digital, PCGSportsDesk)

To connect further via web / Twitter:
www.blocksixanalytics.com / @Block6Analytics
www.stats.com / @STATS_insights
www.powwful.com / @POWWFUL
www.pcgsportsdesk.com / @PCGSportsDesk

And find our co-host WISE Chicago at https://www.facebook.com/WISEChicago / @WISEChicago

Please support our partners: 
+NCSA: A tech company with a sports mindset, NCSA has been recognized for its culture initiatives, benefits and workplace environment, winning multiple awards. If you’re interested in joining the NCSA team and helping student-athletes connect with college coaches and opportunities, visit the NCSA Careers page at www.ncsasports.org/who-is-ncsa/jobs/careers.

+Spikeball Nationals are October 14 at Chicago’s Cricket Hill in Montrose Harbor. Want to get in? Sign up a team TODAY at https://usaspikeball.com/e/2017-usa-spikeball-roundnet-national-championship. Use code “PAINLESS” and get 50% off your entry fee.

+The Hot Chocolate 5K and 15K are two of the largest races of their kind in the world. Painless listeners can take $5 off entry with the code “HCPAINLESS” when you register at www.hotchocolate15k.com!  

About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

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Ep 32: *LIVE* Painless/WISE "Big Data & Sports Innovation" Panel Discussion

Painless Podcast episode 33:
Jason Coyle (CEO, Stadium / Co-founder, 120 Sports)

To connect with Stadium...
•	On the web: WatchStadium.com
•	On broadcast television digital antenna in 50+ markets
•	On Twitter: WatchStadium.Twitter.com
•	On the Stadium app, available in the App Store, as well as on Apple TV

The full Teddy Roosevelt quote we talk about:
“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood; who strives valiantly; who errs, who comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; but who does actually strive to do the deeds; who knows great enthusiasms, the great devotions; who spends himself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement, and who at the worst, if he fails, at least fails while daring greatly, so that his place shall never be with those cold and timid souls who neither know victory nor defeat.”

Please support our partners: 
+NCSA: A tech company with a sports mindset, NCSA has been recognized for its culture initiatives, benefits and workplace environment, winning multiple awards. If you’re interested in joining the NCSA team and helping student-athletes connect with college coaches and opportunities, visit the NCSA Careers page at www.ncsasports.org/who-is-ncsa/jobs/careers.

+Spikeball Nationals are this Saturday October 14 at Chicago’s Cricket Hill in Montrose Harbor. Go check out this fun sport and see over 230 teams compete! Visit www.usaspikeball.com for details. 

+The Hot Chocolate 5K & 15K are two of the largest races of their kind in the world. Painless listeners can take $5 off entry with the code “HCPAINLESS” when you register at www.hotchocolate15k.com!  

About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

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Ep 33: Jason Coyle (Stadium & 120 Sports)

The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 7
Stephen Bardo, Analyst, Big Ten Network / Founder, Point Guard Vision

College basketball has uncertainty surrounding it, with the FBI indicting a handful of assistant coaches and a shoe executive. Plus, Louisville’s Rick Pitino has been placed on administrative leave, essentially ending his tenure as head coach. Current Big Ten Network analyst, and former Flyin’ Illini, Stephen Bardo joins Deon and Eric to discuss what’s next for the NCAA, and will there be another shoe to drop. Plus, hear about the worst thing Stephen heard about when he was being recruited. 

In addition to Stephen’s media work, he runs “Point Guard Vision,” which helps student-athletes and their parents maximize the sports experience. Learn more about Stephen and PGV by visiting www.stephenbardo.com.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon does TV studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis for Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week,” and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music. His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit the ALL NEW www.painless.network for more. Activate your free account today and #GetConnected.

THE FADEAWAY Ep 7 - Stephen Bardo(BTN / Point Guard Vision)

Painless Podcast episode 34:
Rob Cressy (Founder, Bacon Sports & Cress Media)

Get fired up with Rob Cressy with his story of leaving digital media sales to go all in on living and creating great sports content.

To connect with Rob...
•	Web: www.baconsports.com or www.cressmedia.com 
•	Twitter or Facebook: @RobCressy @BaconSports @CressMedia and @InfieldChatter

Please support our partners: 
+NCSA: A tech company with a sports mindset, NCSA has been recognized for its culture initiatives, benefits and workplace environment, winning multiple awards. If you’re interested in joining the NCSA team and helping student-athletes connect with college coaches and opportunities, visit the NCSA Careers page at www.ncsasports.org/who-is-ncsa/jobs/careers.

+The Hot Chocolate 5K & 15K are two of the largest races of their kind in the world. Painless listeners can take $5 off entry with the code “HCPAINLESS” when you register at www.hotchocolate15k.com! HURRY - race is Oct 29!

About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

Sign up for your complementary Painless membership that includes Painless emails full of job and event postings TODAY at www.Painless.Network!

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Ep 34: Rob Cressy (Bacon Sports & Cress Media)

The FadeAway with Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt - Episode 9
David A. Goldstein, Author, Alley-Oop to Aliyah / COO, U SPORTS 

Alley-Oop to Aliyah is a recently-released book by author David A. Goldstein. It’s the incredible true story of four decades of African American basketball players travelling to Israel to play professional hoops. This subject is close to Deon’s heart, as he’s featured in this book.  

David joins Deon and Eric, and they discuss how the book came to be, some of the more interesting stories that former players shared with David, and we learned a little bit about the writing process. 

In addition to authoring this book, David is a journalist and sports executive based in Toronto. He’s currently the Chief Operating Officer of U SPORTS (Canada’s equivalent of the NCAA). You can learn more about the book, and purchase it, at www.alleyooptoaliyah.com.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week,” and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

Thanks to Marty Casey for our music! His debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On, is available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit the ALL NEW www.painless.network for more. Activate your free account and #GetConnected TODAY!

THE FADEAWAY Ep 9 - David A. Goldstein (Author, Alley-Oop to Aliyah + COO, U SPORTS)

Painless Podcast episode 39:
Steve Buzby (CEO, Revel Marketing)

Steve Buzby is passionate about sports and event partnerships. Not just selling sponsorships, but finding true partners. Not just getting meetings, but getting the right ones so they become great connections.

Hear Steve’s story, including how he struck out on his own, and then about a year in pivoted to terrific results on Episode 39 of the Painless Podcast.

To connect with Steve and Revel Marketing...
•	Steve’s email: Steve.B@revelmarketing.co
•	Web: www.revelmarketing.co
•	Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REVELMarketing.co/
•	Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/revelmarketingco/
•	LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/17909425/ 
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Take part in the city’s best running celebration and shuffle with us through the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday, March 25! Sign up for the Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle 8K using the code PAINLESS to secure your spot in the race for $40. Direct link for registration: http://haku.ly/06c79e

About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

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Facebook: www.facebook.com/PainlessNetworking
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Ep 39: Steve Buzby (Revel Marketing)

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 Sponsorship Report, and Jim has never looked back. Hear his story on Episode 41 of the Painless Podcast.

To connect with Jim, the IEG Sponsorship Conference and ESP Properties...
* Web: www.IEG2018.com or www.sponsorship.com  
* Twitter - ESP: https://www.twitter.com/@ESPprops
* Twitter - Jim:  https://www.twitter.com/JimAndrews_ESP 
* LinkedIn - ESP: https://www.linkedin.com/groups/1690937
* LinkedIn - Jim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimandrewsieg/ 
* LinkedIn - HomeField Alliance: https://www.linkedin.com/company/homefieldalliance/ 
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+2018 IEG Sponsorship Conference. Coming to Chicago April 8-11, this is THE. SPONSORSHIP. INDUSTRY. EVENT. Painless members receive TWENTY PERCENT OFF admission. Save up to $450 when you head to www.IEG2018.com and use our special code: IEG2018PN.
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NEXT PAINLESS EVENT: Thurs, Mar 15. Annual Tourney Watch and St. Paddy's Weekend Warm-up at Joe's on Weed (940 W. Weed St., Chicago) from 430-830p. More info here: https://painless.network/event/annual-painless-march-madness-event/ 
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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

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Ep 41: Jim Andrews (IEG Sponsorship Conference & ESP Properties)

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' ownership? 

Check out this terrific open and honest chat with Dave Knickerbocker.

To connect with Banner Collective:
+Web = https://www.bannercollective.com (Jobs page: https://www.bannercollective.com/careers/)
+Twitter = @BannerVideo
+FB + Insta = @BannerCollective
+Email inquiries = hello@bannercollective.com
+LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/company/banner-collective/

To connect with Dave:
+Twitter = @DKnickerbocker
+LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-knickerbocker-75811741/

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PAINLESS EVENT THIS WEEK! Thurs, Mar 15, is our annual Tourney Watch and St. Paddy's Weekend Warm-up at Joe's on Weed (940 W. Weed St., Chicago) from 430-830p. More info here: https://painless.network/event/annual-painless-march-madness-event/ 

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Please support our partners: 
+Bank of America Shamrock Shuffle: Shuffle on, Chicago! Take part in the city's best running celebration and shuffle with us through the streets of downtown Chicago on Sunday, March 25. Sign up using the code PAINLESS to secure your spot in the race for $40. Direct link for registration: http://haku.ly/06c79e

+2018 IEG Sponsorship Conference. Coming to Chicago April 8-11, this is THE. SPONSORSHIP. INDUSTRY. EVENT. Painless members receive TWENTY PERCENT OFF admission. Save up to $450 when you head to www.IEG2018.com and use our special code: IEG2018PN.

+ Chicago Sport & Social Club offers the largest sports leagues at locations all over the city. It's not just competition, it's camaraderie. Registration for Spring & Summer is now open.  Use code 'PAINLESS' to receive up to $75 off your fee. Code is good for a 5% discount off team registration. Register at www.chicagosocial.com.

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About the Painless Podcast: Get to know interesting people, jobs and places to work in and around sports, events, start-ups and cause marketing world. Hosted by Chris Hartweg (@chartweg). Focusing on how and why they landed where they are and the role of mentoring and networking to get there.

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Ep 43: Dave Knickerbocker (Banner Collective)

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

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Please support our partners: 
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+Chicago Beer Classic returns to Soldier Field, Sat, May 5. 

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Ep 45: MICRO POD - Updates

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 and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week”, and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
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In this episode, we hear more of Marty Casey’s debut solo album, The Ground You Walk On. It’s available now on iTunes at www.smareturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network for more. Activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected with 600+ sports and event marketing pros TODAY!

THE FADEAWAY 13 - Dan Hartleb (Head Coach, University of Illinois Baseball)

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 = @amypotter00

To connect with WISE Chicago: https://www.facebook.com/WISEChicago/
WISE National: http://www.wiseworks.org

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Ep 48: Julie Haferkamp (WISE + Mosaic) & Amy Potter (WISE + BMO Harris) PART 2

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 the entire campus.

Hear how his path evolved and how he works to be a connector every day. He also shares tips for folks looking to find their passion and gain mentors.

This is one of four excellent conversations held at the Northwestern Masters in Sports Administration’s Facilities of the Future Symposium. Special thanks to Doug Bakker, Jane Obringer and Julia Millon for all their help making these episodes happen.

Connect with the NU MSA program here: 
•	https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/sports-administration/
•	Twitter = @NUSportsBiz

To connect with Sully:
•	LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/sollyfulp/
•	Email = SFulp@learfield.com
•	Twitter = @SollyFulp 

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Ep 49: Solly Fulp (Learfield College+)

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 and gain not just mentors, but someone who believes in you and inspires you to keep reaching.

This is the second of four excellent conversations held at the Northwestern Masters in Sports Administration’s Facilities of the Future Symposium. Special thanks to Doug Bakker, Jane Obringer and Julia Millon for all their help making these episodes happen.

Connect with the NU MSA program here: 
•	https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/sports-administration/
•	Twitter = @NUSportsBiz

To connect with Jon:
•	LinkedIn = https://www.linkedin.com/in/jonniemuth/
•	Email = Jon.Niemuth@aecom.com
•	Twitter = @jonniemuth 

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Ep 50: Jon Niemuth (AECOM)

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 Navy Pier. A key is “future proofing” buildings to accommodate constantly evolving technology, equipment and fan engagement trends.

This is conversation three of four from the Northwestern Masters in Sports Administration’s Facilities of the Future Symposium. Special thanks to Doug Bakker, Jane Obringer and Julia Millon for all their help making these episodes happen.

Connect with the NU MSA program here: 
•	https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/sports-administration/
•	Twitter = @NUSportsBiz

To connect with Andy:
•	Find his bio and email link at www.McHughConstruction.com and shoot him a note

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Ep 51: Andy Totten (McHugh Construction)

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 joins Deon and Eric to discuss her role in women’s sports, how she approaches her work and having the “Million Dollar Arm.”

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week”, and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

In this episode, we also hear from Marty Casey’s debut solo album, “The Ground You Walk On,” available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music, and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network to activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected TODAY!

THE FADEAWAY 14 - Monica Abbott (USA Olympic Softball Player)

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 University Masters in Sports Administration’s “Facilities of the Future Symposium.” Special thanks to Jane, Julia and Doug Bakker for all their help making these episodes happen.

Connect with the NU MSA program here: 
•	https://sps.northwestern.edu/masters/sports-administration/
•	Twitter = @NUSportsBiz

To connect with Julia:
•	Email: julia.millon@northwestern.edu
•	Twitter: @juliamillon14 
•	LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-millon14/

To connect with Jane:
•	Email: jobringer@learfield.com
•	Twitter: @janiepie35
•	LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/janeobringer/

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Ep 52: Julia Millon & Jane Obringer (Northwestern & Learfield)

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 scared of -- heading to Israel for the next stop on his basketball journey, and how he feels he matured over his time in Champaign.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week,” and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

In this episode, we also hear from Marty Casey’s debut solo album, “The Ground You Walk On,” available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network to activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected TODAY!

THE FADEAWAY 15 - Leron Black

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.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week,” and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

In this episode, we also hear from Marty Casey’s debut solo album, “The Ground You Walk On,” available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network to activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected TODAY!

THE FADEAWAY 16 - Dana Howard

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 also tells Deon and Eric about how many of those key players wound up together, what he learned by playing professionally, and what he’s currently up to.

The FadeAway is hosted by Deon Thomas and Eric Schmidt. Deon currently does television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week,” and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

In this episode, we also hear music from Marty Casey’s debut solo album, “The Ground You Walk On,” available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network to activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected TODAY!

THE FADEAWAY 17 - Dee Brown

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 did he want to just throw bikes at the problem either. 

Carey Pinkowski was charged with saving the Chicago Marathon in the early 1990’s. By always listening, asking questions, being out in the community with a simple goal of improving every day, he gained the trust of runners and city officials alike to springboard the Marathon to one of the world’s best race day experiences.

Both FK and Carey share stories of how they listen to their consumers and empower them to make their own lives better.

Upcoming WBR Event Info:
Learn more and register here: https://worldbicyclerelief.org/en/event/2018-africa-in-motion-chicago/. 

WBR also could use a few more volunteers at the event. If interested, email info@worldbicyclerelief.org. 
 
Africa in Motion – Chicago
•	Date: Thursday, November 8
•	Time: VIP Party 5:30pm – 6:30pm, Evening of Impact 6:30pm – 9:30pm
•	Location: 1328 W. Randolph St. – West Loop
 
View an amazing video about the work WBR does here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AXQQiFRhFYg

Connect with WBR here: 
•	worldbicyclerelief.org
•	Facebook: www.facebook.com/worldbicyclerelief
•	LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/world-bicycle-relief
•	Twitter: @PowerOfBicycles (SRAM is @SRAMRoad)
•	Instagram: @worldbicyclerelief

Connect with the Bank of America Chicago Marathon here:
•	chicagomarathon.com
•	Facebook: www.facebook.com/chicagomarathon
•	LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/chicago-event-management/
•	Twitter & Instagram: @ChiMarathon

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Ep 53: FK Day (SRAM + WBR) & Carey Pinkowski (BofA Chicago Marathon) LIVE Panel

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 television studio work for the Big Ten Network and radio color analysis during Fighting Illini Men’s Basketball games. Eric can be seen on the Comcast “Game of the Week,” and other sports and entertainment segments, for Comcast in Chicago.

Keep in touch with the FadeAway on the following social media channels:
Facebook – www.facebook.com/TheFadeAwayDeonEric
Twitter – www.twitter.com/TheFadeAwayChi
Instagram – www.instagram.com/thefadeawaychi

In this episode, we also hear music from Marty Casey’s debut solo album, “The Ground You Walk On,” available now on iTunes at www.smarturl.it/MartyCasey. You can also find it on Spotify, Amazon Music and Google Play.

And big thanks to Chris Hartweg and Painless Networking for making us a part of the Painless Podcast Network! Visit www.painless.network to activate your FREE account profile and #GetConnected TODAY!

THE FADEAWAY 18 - Will Leitch

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. 

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