Joined by guest host Adam L. Spencer (36:30), sports agent and consultant at Spencer Group International, the Adam’s discuss reasons behind the waning appeal of hosting major international event like the Olympics and World Cup, the transformative impact of NIL deals on sports markets, and the importance of equal representation in the sports journalism industry.

First, the Adam’s explore the ascent of autocratic regimes shouldering the duties of hosting international events uncontested, and poor infrastructure planning creating economic pitfalls for communities that lay in the shadows of unusable mega stadiums (07:12).

Then, they revisit narratives surrounding iconic athletes such as Allen Iverson, shedding light on the importance of representation and depth in sports journalism, and the importance of journalists having a layered connected to the subjects they cover (56:07).

Tune in now and enjoy the type of conversations you wish you had around the workplace water cooler!

[Episode Stories]

Why The Race To Host World Sporting Events Has Slowed To A Halt

Sports Media Needs More Athlete Apologists

[Episode Links]

Adam L. Spencer (Website)

The Black Veterans Project (Website)

Instagram (@WaterCoolerTalkPod)

Artwork (www.Kohney.com)

Editor (Amber Amortegui)

Water Cooler Talk Podcast | Episode 094

Nuanced Sports Takes w/ Adam L. Spencer