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The Fan Experience Blueprint
🎙️ A podcast behind the architecture of sports game presentation and live media. Hosted by Connor Smith, Chicago-based sports entertainment specialist, audio producer and 2023 Medill master's graduate.
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Episodes
The Fan Experience BlueprintShooting Your Shot and Shattering Major League Sales Records with Nick Bianchi
Breaking into the sports industry takes far more than just submitting a resume online. It takes persistent outreach and building real relationships. .. On this…
The Fan Experience BlueprintKeeping Crowds Engaged and Creating Fan Traditions with Michael "Grubes" Gruber
Running live audio for a massive stadium crowd requires a rare blend of quick timing, deep music knowledge and the ability to stay cool under intense pressure…
The Fan Experience BlueprintThe Art of Human-Centered Sports Storytelling with Justin Evans
Sports media is about much more than just reporting scores on a screen. It’s about finding the human passion, community connection and unique personalities…
The Fan Experience BlueprintMastering Game Night Energy and Pacing with Chris Dubiel
After a decade across the Chicago sports scene, you learn a lot about crowd psychology and how much split-second timing dictates a live event. On this episode…
The Fan Experience BlueprintCommanding the Crowd on Your Own Terms with Brady Holzmiller
Most people wait until after college to start their careers, but Brady Holzmiller was running sound for professional hockey games before he even finished high…
The Fan Experience BlueprintInside the Control Room: Pop Culture Meets the Pro Leagues
Behind every major league game presentation is a control room team orchestrating the visual identity and real-time storytelling of the stadium bowl. On this…
The Fan Experience BlueprintSetting a Higher Standard for the In-Stadium Crowd
What does it actually take to make a stadium experience work for every single person in the crowd? On our premiere episode, host Connor Smith sits down with…
The Fan Experience BlueprintBuilding the Fan Experience Blueprint
Welcome to The Fan Experience Blueprint. Host Connor Smith takes you behind the scenes of the live sports entertainment landscape—analyzing stadium…