The Post Game Podcast

Joe Poduslenko
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Aug 6, 2025 • 43min

#76 Andrew Petcash: From Content to Capital - How Profluence Was Built

Andrew Petcash is a former Boston University basketball player, founder of Profluence, and host of The Petcash Pod. He has carved out a unique lane at the intersection of sports, content, community, and venture capital. In this episode we get into how it all started and has since evolved into one of the top sports communities in the world.We talk about:Spotting and capitalizing on trends earlyHow Profluence was born from consistency and experimentationThe power of content in building communityBranching into venture capital (and raising it)Investing in the next wave of sports tech and athlete-led startupsWhy showing up and adding value is still underratedHis thoughts on growing a team, bootstrapping, and deploying his own capitalWhat excites him most in youth sports, NIL, and Web3Timestamps:0:00 - Intro to Andrew2:10 - The power of persistence2:50 - Spotting trends early4:40 - From D1 dreams to business building6:40 - Playing against Javante McCoy every day8:40 - A defining year at BU10:55 - Moving to St. Pete, FL13:00 - Creating NBA content in high school15:10 - How Profluence began16:25 - Having direction, even when plans shift18:30 - What’s next?19:25 - Showing up and adding value21:30 - Signs Profluence is gaining traction24:00 - Entering the venture capital world25:40 - Why Andrew loves building27:40 - Bootstrapping vs. investing in startups30:10 - Why short, niche podcasts work32:00 - The behind-the-scenes of podcasting33:00 - Growing a team (and the cost)35:30 - Big opportunities in the sports investment landscape39:10 - Youth sports, NIL, and what’s next41:50 - Where to find AndrewLinks:Andrew's Email: apetcash@profluence.comhttps://x.com/AndrewPetcashhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewpetcash/https://profluence.com/The Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
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Jul 30, 2025 • 48min

#75 Rashad Campbell: Advance NIL, Private Equity in Sports & Financial Freedom for Athletes

Rashad Campbell is a former Cornell University football player, entrepreneur, and partner / COO of Advance NIL. He unpacks his journey from playing football in the Ivy League to private equity and athlete advocacy.We discuss how Rashad’s curiosity, relationship-building, and financial mindset helped him thrive after football, and what today’s athletes should understand about money, NIL, and long-term wellness. Whether you're an athlete, investor, or curious about the future of college sports, Rashad drops a ton of knowledge you might like to hear.Key Topics Discussed:Why your network matters more than your schoolLessons from private equity, finance, and athlete identityThe explosive rise of NIL and its real implicationsFinancial literacy 101 for student-athletesCapitalism, community, and the business of sportsHow to align your passions with your professionTimestamps:0:00 – Intro to Rashad Campbell3:25 – Ivy League’s place in the NIL era6:10 – Why Cornell?9:40 – His brother Ibrahim Campbell’s experience with financial advisors12:10 – Fascination with outliers14:40 – How to intentionally maintain relationships17:40 – Growing up in a big family19:10 – Aligning financial education with sports21:10 – $2B+ to be paid to college athletes annually23:10 – “Money makes you more of who you are”26:10 – The biggest challenge in college sports28:10 – Private Equity’s friction with college athletics30:40 – Is collective bargaining the answer?33:10 – Financial wellness tips for athletes35:10 – The truth about interest on depreciating assets36:25 – Understanding taxes as an athlete39:40 – The importance of saving for what’s next41:10 – The reverse earning curve and life after sports42:40 – How athletes can seize opportunities while still playing44:40 – Curiosity + passion = power46:40 – Where to find RashadLinks:Advance NILRashad Campbell LinkedInAthlete NSBCRashad Campbell InstagramThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
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Jul 24, 2025 • 1h 4min

#74 Matt Morizio: Pro Baseball, Purpose, and Reconstructing Wealth

Matt Morizio is a former professional baseball player and founder of Reconstructing Wealth. After retiring from baseball, Matt worked in the corporate world before making the jump to finance and ultimately starting his own RIA, where he now helps others align their money with their life’s purpose. We discuss the emotional side of money, the importance of mentors, and the parallels between sports and entrepreneurship. What You’ll Hear in This Episode:Matt’s journey through professional baseball to retirementThe pivotal role of finding a mentorHow to take a leap of faith into something newThe deep emotions tied to money and successWhy we’re all designed to do something great in lifeShifting from making money to adding valueWhat the most successful people Matt works with have in commonMatt’s “Four Fs” framework: Faith, Family, Fitness, FinanceChanging your outlook by giving Timestamps:(0:00) – Intro to Matt(2:30) – Matt’s baseball journey(10:00) – The transition out of sports(13:45) – Value of a great mentor(15:30) – Parallels between athletes and entrepreneurship(20:30) – Beginning of his wealth management career(26:00) – Get to 7 “Why’s” to uncover the root cause(30:30) – We’re all designed to do something great(34:00) – Shifting mindset from making money to adding value(36:20) – Are you on the right bus?(40:30) – Matt’s most successful clients: doing boring well(43:40) – Accumulating wealth vs. preserving wealth(46:30) – Investing in yourself first(47:30) – The Four Fs framework: Faith, Family, Fitness, Finance(51:00) – Supporting his 7 kids & his personal relationship with money(57:50) – Opening a blessing account(59:40) – Love and fear can’t coexist(1:02:50) – Matt’s personal finance courseLinks:Reconstructing Wealth CourseMatt Morizio InstagramMatt Morizio LinkedInThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
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Jul 23, 2025 • 3min

What Athletes Don't Realize About Career Transitions | Matt Morizio

Former professional baseball player and founder of Reconstructing Wealth, Matt Morizio, talks about what he wishes he knew going through the process of retiring and figuring out what was next for him after the game.
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Jul 16, 2025 • 40min

#73 Justin Papadakis: Inside the Business of Building Soccer Teams & Stadiums

Justin Papadakis is the Deputy CEO and Chief Real Estate Officer of the United Soccer League (USL), one of the fastest-growing soccer organizations in the U.S. He oversees stadium development, club expansion, and the league’s long-term strategy to reshape American soccer from the ground up. Justin breaks down how the USL is using real estate to build thriving soccer communities across the country and what it means for the future of the sport.Timestamps:0:00 – Intro to Justin Papadakis2:00 – The Papadakis family story: Soccer's impact3:40 – Stadiums as real estate catalysts: Lessons from LA Live5:05 – Breaking out of the "minor league" model8:10 – Why the USL thrives in mid-sized cities like Albuquerque & Boise10:00 – Antelope Valley success: Building hyper-local fan pride12:40 - Real market drivers: Not population, but ownership & stadium quality13:30 – Inside the USL’s in-house real estate team14:50 – Working with cities: How stadium deals take 2–10 years16:45 – Aligning community stakeholders for long-term impact19:20 – Why the USL is building stadium districts20:20 – Soccer fan behavior vs. NFL & MLB: What’s different21:35 - TIF financing: How stadiums fund themselvs23:50 – New Stadiums: Rhode Island, Louisville & next-gen builds27:10 – How does the league make money?28:45 - Taking a long term view on media30:40 – Regional rivalries + the Jägermeister Cup32:00 – USL team valuations top $100 million33:40 - Soccer as an alternative investment35:30 – Career advice for college athletes37:20 - Front office job growth in the USL38:20 – Where to find USL & how to get involvedLinks:USL WebsiteUSL LinkedInUSL InstagramJustin Papadakis LinkedInThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
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Jul 16, 2025 • 4min

The Strategy Behind Stadium Districts | Justin Papadakis

Justin Papadakis talking about the USL's district concept when it comes to building a stadium. Football has a tailgate culture, soccer is a different game and so is the fan base. This is a look into what the future of soccer stadiums could look like.
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Jul 9, 2025 • 54min

#72 Dominyck Bullard: From College Baseball to Building Athletiverse, Disrupting Sports Media and Owning the Fan Relationship

Dominyck Bullard is a former college baseball player turned entrepreneur and founder of Athletiverse, a fast-growing, data-driven growth agency transforming how sports brands connect with fans.We dive into Dom’s journey from athlete to entrepreneur, the early days of building Athletiverse, and how he’s helping sports properties attract, engage, and monetize fans through cutting-edge content, campaigns, and strategy.What You'll Hear About:The importance of curiosity in career and businessManaging distractions in a world full of optionsThe evolving landscape of college athleticsHow social media is changing how careers are builtHow forward-thinking leadership and innovation are reshaping sportsDom’s biggest lessons as a founderTimestamps:(0:00) - Intro to Dom(2:20) - What does Athletiverse do?(3:30) Dom’s upbringing(7:00) The entrepreneurial itch(10:00) Launching Athletiverse(13:15) Newsletters + audience monetization(17:20) Kyle Kuzma (20:10) Power of first-party data(22:30) The value of curiosity(26:10) Managing distractions(29:00) College sports + outdated tech(32:15) Automation in business(36:15) Future of college athletics(39:20) Innovation without bias(42:15) Dom’s biggest business lessons(45:00) “You can just do things”(47:15) Dealing with instability and fear(50:10) Sharing positive stories onlineAthletiverse WebsiteDominyck Bullard InstagramAthletiverse InstagramDominyck Bullard LinkedInThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
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Jul 8, 2025 • 2min

Over 50% of Our Business Will Be Run by AI by August | Dominyck Bullard

Dominyck Bullard, founder of Athletiverse, explains how over 50% of their business will be AI-driven by August and why college sports departments need to adapt fast. He says this is just the start of a major shift, comparable to 1997-1998 of the early internet days.
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Jul 2, 2025 • 1h 4min

#71 Marty Jaramillo: ESPN’s First In Game On Air Injury Analyst on Elite Performance & Building Game Recognizes Game

Marty Jaramillo is a physical therapist, athletic trainer, and the first-ever in game on-air injury analyst at ESPN, now with CBS Sports. Marty has worked with elite athletes, business icons, and entertainers, and now hosts his own podcast, Game Recognizes Game: The Pod.We dive deep into how he broke into sports broadcasting, his insights on injury analysis, and the elite mindset that’s helped him thrive across industries. He shares his thoughts around preparation, passion, and why there’s no such thing as a Plan B, just your next chapter.What You'll Hear About:How Marty got into physical therapy and sports medicineBecoming the first in game on air injury analyst on ESPN How he stays enthusiastic and inspired every day The art of breaking down complex topics simplyWhat it’s like working with the 1% of the 1%Behind the scenes of the Damar Hamlin MNF incidentPreparing for the unknownStories about Chris Fowler, Victor Wembanyama, Bronny James, and moreWhy “nothing happens on accident”The origin and mission of Game Recognizes Game: The PodAdvice on mindset, fatherhood, and paying it forwardTimestamps:(0:00) - Intro to Marty(2:00) - Marty’s upbringing & early career(7:40) - Olympics & early influences(9:40) - Fritz Hobbs (12:10) - ESPN with Chris Fowler(15:15) - Becoming the “Mike Pereira” of in game injury analysts(18:50) - Making complicated things simple(20:45) - How to break down complex topics(24:30) - Preparation and staying sharp(26:30) - Non-Contact injuries(31:50) - Victor Wembanyama (32:45) - Damar Hamlin MNF cardiac emergency(34:50) - Injury speculation & responsibility(36:40) - What is commotio cordis?(40:15) - Bronny James cardiac scare(41:20) - Hank Gathers and historical parallels(42:50) - Launching Game Recognizes Game(45:00) - Justin Tuck recruitment story(47:40) - Interviewing Chris Fowler(51:30) - The lifelong impact of sports(52:40) - “Nothing happens on accident”(53:40) - Mike Rapole & business crossovers(55:30) - Showing up for opportunities(57:20) - JJ Schwarz & player development(58:50) - Life lessons for his son(1:00:20) - Mentorship & paying it forward(1:03:20) - Where to find GRG: The PodLinks:Marty Jaramillo InstagramGRG The Pod InstagramGRG The Pod YouTubeGRG The Pod SpotifyThe Post Game Podcast:⁠⁠⁠YouTube⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠X.com⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tik Tok⁠⁠⁠Email me: joe.poduslenko@gmail.com
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Jul 1, 2025 • 4min

Chris Fowler Changed My Life | Marty Jaramillo

Marty Jaramillo talks about seizing opportunities and how treating the legendary Chris Fowler on the PT table ultimately led to him becoming ESPN's first ever "on-air injury analyst."

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