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Since 1994, Don Costante has produced more than 3,000 live events for premier sports organizations, including MLB, NBA, WNBA, AHL, NAIA, EPL, and NCAA. With over 30 years of industry leadership, he is a nationally recognized expert and the author of Beyond the Scoreboard: The Ultimate Guide to Sports Event Presentation (SBJ Publishing). Renowned for his meticulous execution and strategic insight, Don consistently delivers best-in-class experiences that elevate every facet of the live event environment.
The Rundown Podcast is your go-to source for sports event presentation, featuring behind-the-scenes insights from top professionals across the sports and entertainment industry. Each episode explores the strategies and creative tactics that drive unforgettable live experiences.
The Rundown Podcast is your go-to source for sports event presentation, featuring behind-the-scenes insights from top professionals across the sports and entertainment industry. Each episode explores the strategies and creative tactics that drive unforgettable live experiences.
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Great in-game music doesn't happen by accident. In this episode, Joe Green, DJ and Music Director for the NHL's Vegas Golden Knights and the WNBA's Las Vegas Aces, shares his career journey and provides an inside look at the strategy, preparation, and technology behind creating an exceptional in-game music experience. We also discuss playlist development, the role of music in sports, what separates a good sports DJ from a great one, and his advice for the next generation of Music Directors.
In this episode, Don sits down with Don Scott, Vice President of Entertainment and Marketing for Clemson Athletic Ventures, to explore the strategy behind one of college athletics' premier gameday experiences. Don explains why "traditions are awesome, but traditional thinking is not," shares Clemson's approach to communication, creativity, and evaluating new ideas, and reveals the framework that guides every gameday decision. He also shares the biggest mistake athletic departments make, the most overlooked element of the fan experience, and practical lessons that can help elevate Event Presentation at any level.
Pressure, stress, long hours, and quick decisions are all part of working in live events. In this episode, Don sits down with mindset expert Ricky Kalmon to explore how top performers build confidence, stay focused under pressure, recover from mistakes, and avoid burnout. Ricky shares practical strategies for mental preparation, visualization, and developing the habits that support long-term success in live events and other demanding environments. If you've ever struggled with stress, self-doubt, or maintaining focus when the pressure is on, this episode is for you.
A great host shapes how an audience feels, reacts, and remembers a live event. In this episode, Lauren Thompson shares her playbook from more than 20 years in television and live event hosting with NBC Sports and Golf Channel. We cover her career journey, hosting philosophy, the three most important skills to be effective, how to deliver content authentically, her preparation process, and the most common mistakes hosts make and how to avoid them. If you want to become a host, improve as one, or manage hosts, this conversation is for you.
In this episode, Don sits down with John Bochiaro, Group Vice President of Game Presentation and Entertainment for the National Hockey League, to examine how league events are designed and elevated at the highest level. John shares his career journey and the design philosophy guiding marquee NHL events such as the Winter Classic, Stadium Series, and All-Star Weekend. He also discusses his role as liaison to all 32 clubs, insights from cross-league collaboration, his perspective on emerging technology, and where he sees the future of game presentation heading.
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