The Fan Experience Blueprint

Keeping 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. On this e

The 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 that happen be

Mastering 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 of "The Fa

Commanding 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 school. On

Inside 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 episode of "

Setting 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 professiona

Building 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 environments, fan enga